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professional meetings or publication in
professional journals.
Respondents: Participants in ACF
programs being evaluated; participants
in ACF demonstrations; recipients of
ACF Grants and individuals served by
ACF Grantees; comparison group
members; and other relevant
populations, such as individuals at risk
of needing ACF services.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Instrument
Total number
of respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total burden
hours
Survey development field tests, respondent debriefing questionnaires, cognitive interviews, split sample experiments, focus groups ...........................
3,825
1
1
3,825
In compliance with the requirements
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above.
Copies of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained and
comments may be forwarded by writing
to the Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Planning, Research,
and Evaluation, 330 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20201, Attn: OPRE
Reports Clearance Officer. Email
address: OPREinfocollection@
acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be
identified by the title of the information
collection.
The Department specifically requests
comments on (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Mary Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: Adoption and Foster Care
Analysis and Reporting System
(AFCARS).
OMB No.: 0970–0422.
Description: Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3501–3520), federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-day
notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension or reinstatement of an existing
collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for
approval. To comply with this
requirement, the Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) is
publishing this notice that summarizes
the following proposed collection of
information for public comment:
Title of Collection: Adoption and
Foster Care Analysis and Reporting
System (AFCARS).
OMB Control Number: 0970–0422,
expiration date February 28, 2018.
Type of Review: An extension of an
existing information collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Title
IV–E State, Local, and Tribal Child
Welfare Agencies.
There have been no revisions to the
existing AFCARS data collection found
under federal regulations at 45 CFR
1355.40. The requirements for AFCARS
being addressed by this notice are
scheduled to end on September 30,
2019. ACF is requesting that OMB
approve a three-year renewal to cover
the period when States and IV–E Tribes
must continue submitting the existing
requirements.
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On December 14, 2016, a new set of
requirements (45 CFR 1355.41–44) for
AFCARS reporting was published as a
final rule and will go into effect on
October 1, 2019. At that time, the
requirements covered by this notice (45
CFR 1355.40) will be replaced by the
new regulatory requirements. The
requirements for the updated AFCARS
requirements found in federal
regulations at 45 CFR 1355.41–44 are
covered by a different OMB control
number (0970–0457) and are not
addressed by this Notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
addition to this Notice, Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies
to provide a 60-day notice in the
Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension or
update of an existing collection of
information, before submitting the
collection to OMB for approval. In
compliance with this requirement, ACF
published a notice in the Federal
Register on June 30, 2017 and invited
comment on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of ACF’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACF’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
when appropriate, and other forms of
information technology for the existing
AFCARS reporting that is required by
States and Tribes.
ACF received 71 comment letters to
the first notice. No substantive
comments were received regarding the
existing AFCARS data collection in 45
CFR 1355.40 under OMB Number 0970–
0457. Instead, commenters provided
feedback on the new AFCARS data
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collection under 45 CFR 1355.41–.47 to
be implemented October 1, 2019.
Commenters addressed support for the
collection of information under the
Indian Child Welfare Act and other
areas covered by the new requirements.
ACF received no comment on the
specific burden hours for the existing
AFCARS requirements undergoing
renewal.
AFCARS is mandated by 42 U.S.C.
679. The regulation at 45 CFR 1355.40
and the appendices to 45 CFR 1355 set
forth the requirements of section 479 of
the Social Security Act for the collection
of uniform, reliable information on
children who are under the
responsibility of the State or Tribal title
IV–B/IV–E agency for placement, care,
and adoption. The AFCARS
requirements under 45 CFR 1355.40
have been in effect since October 1,
1993 for States. In 2009, section 479B(b)
of the Act was enacted authorizing
direct Federal funding of Indian Tribes,
Tribal organizations, and Tribal
consortia that choose to operate a foster
care, adoption assistance and, at Tribal
option, a kinship guardianship
assistance program under title IV–E of
the Act. The data collected informs
State/Tribal/Federal policy decisions,
program management, and responses to
Congressional and Departmental
inquiries.
Respondents: Title IV–E State and
Tribal Child Welfare Agencies.
ESTIMATED TOTAL ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Instrument
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total burden
hours
AFCARS ..........................................................................................................
59
2
2,188
258,215
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours .....................................................
........................
........................
........................
258,215
Additional Information: Copies of the
regulation containing the data elements
may be obtained by writing to the
Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Planning, Research
and Evaluation, 330 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20201. Attention
Reports Clearance Officer. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection. Email address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after publication of this
document in the Federal Register.
Therefore, a comment is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication. Written
comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent directly to the following: Office
of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project, Email: OIRA_
SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV, Attn:
Desk Officer for the Administration for
Children and Families.
Mary Jones,
ACF/OPRE Reports Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Title: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
(AFCARS).
OMB No.: 0970-0422.
Description: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA
(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies to publish a 30-day
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an
existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to
OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the Administration
for Children and Families (ACF) is publishing this notice that
summarizes the following proposed collection of information for public
comment:
Title of Collection: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and
Reporting System (AFCARS).
OMB Control Number: 0970-0422, expiration date February 28, 2018.
Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Title IV-E State, Local, and Tribal
Child Welfare Agencies.
There have been no revisions to the existing AFCARS data collection
found under federal regulations at 45 CFR 1355.40. The requirements for
AFCARS being addressed by this notice are scheduled to end on September
30, 2019. ACF is requesting that OMB approve a three-year renewal to
cover the period when States and IV-E Tribes must continue submitting
the existing requirements.
On December 14, 2016, a new set of requirements (45 CFR 1355.41-44)
for AFCARS reporting was published as a final rule and will go into
effect on October 1, 2019. At that time, the requirements covered by
this notice (45 CFR 1355.40) will be replaced by the new regulatory
requirements. The requirements for the updated AFCARS requirements
found in federal regulations at 45 CFR 1355.41-44 are covered by a
different OMB control number (0970-0457) and are not addressed by this
Notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to this Notice, Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning
each proposed collection of information, including each proposed
extension or update of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. In compliance with this
requirement, ACF published a notice in the Federal Register on June 30,
2017 and invited comment on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of ACF's functions,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the
accuracy of ACF's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of
information technology for the existing AFCARS reporting that is
required by States and Tribes.
ACF received 71 comment letters to the first notice. No substantive
comments were received regarding the existing AFCARS data collection in
45 CFR 1355.40 under OMB Number 0970-0457. Instead, commenters provided
feedback on the new AFCARS data
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collection under 45 CFR 1355.41-.47 to be implemented October 1, 2019.
Commenters addressed support for the collection of information under
the Indian Child Welfare Act and other areas covered by the new
requirements. ACF received no comment on the specific burden hours for
the existing AFCARS requirements undergoing renewal.
AFCARS is mandated by 42 U.S.C. 679. The regulation at 45 CFR
1355.40 and the appendices to 45 CFR 1355 set forth the requirements of
section 479 of the Social Security Act for the collection of uniform,
reliable information on children who are under the responsibility of
the State or Tribal title IV-B/IV-E agency for placement, care, and
adoption. The AFCARS requirements under 45 CFR 1355.40 have been in
effect since October 1, 1993 for States. In 2009, section 479B(b) of
the Act was enacted authorizing direct Federal funding of Indian
Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Tribal consortia that choose to
operate a foster care, adoption assistance and, at Tribal option, a
kinship guardianship assistance program under title IV-E of the Act.
The data collected informs State/Tribal/Federal policy decisions,
program management, and responses to Congressional and Departmental
inquiries.
Respondents: Title IV-E State and Tribal Child Welfare Agencies.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of Average burden
Instrument Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AFCARS.......................................... 59 2 2,188 258,215
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours......... .............. .............. .............. 258,215
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Additional Information: Copies of the regulation containing the
data elements may be obtained by writing to the Administration for
Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 330
C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201. Attention Reports Clearance
Officer. All requests should be identified by the title of the
information collection. Email address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of
this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best
assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of
publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent directly to the following: Office
of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Email:
OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV, Attn: Desk Officer for the Administration
for Children and Families.
Mary Jones,
ACF/OPRE Reports Clearance Officer.
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