Agency Information Collection Activities; Indian Child Welfare Quarterly and Annual Report, 50890-50891 [2017-23834]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• Bureau of Indian Affairs

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 211 (Thursday, November 2, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50890-50891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23834]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[189A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900 253G; OMB Control Number 1076-
0131]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Indian Child Welfare 
Quarterly and Annual Report

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is proposing to renew an information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to Ms. Evangeline Campbell, Chief, Division of Human 
Services, Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C 
Street NW., MS-4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: (202) 208-
5113; email: Evangeline.Campbell@bia.gov. Please reference OMB Control 
Number 1076-0131 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Ms. Evangeline Campbell, (202) 513-7621.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired 
format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of the BIA; (2) will this information be processed and used 
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how 
might the BIA enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (5) how might the BIA minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The BIA is seeking to renew the information collection 
conducted under 25 CFR 23, related to the Indian Child Welfare Act 
(ICWA). BIA collects information using a consolidated caseload form, 
which tribal ICWA program directors fill out. BIA uses the information 
to determine the extent of service needs in local Indian communities, 
assess ICWA program effectiveness, and provide date for the annual 
program budget justification. The aggregated report is not considered 
confidential.
    This form must completed by tribes that operate child protection 
programs.

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Submission of this information by Indian tribes allows BIA to 
consolidate and review selected data on Indian child welfare cases. The 
data is useful on a local level, to the tribes and tribal entities that 
collect it, for case management purposes. The data are useful on a 
nationwide basis for planning and budget purposes.
    Title of Collection: Indian Child Welfare Quarterly and Annual 
Report.
    OMB Control Number: 1076-0131.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Indian tribes or tribal entities that 
are operating programs for Indian tribes.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Approximately 536 per 
year, on average, for part A--ICWA Data; approximately 200 per year, on 
average, for part B--Tribal Child Abuse Neglect Data.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: Approximately 2,144 per 
year, on average, for part A--ICWA Data; approximately 800 per year, on 
average, for part B--Tribal Child Abuse Neglect Data.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Approximately 15 minutes 
for part A--ICWA Data; approximately 15 minutes for part B--Tribal 
Child Abuse and Neglect Data.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 736 hours, on 
average.
    Respondent's Obligation: A response is required to obtain a 
benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Four times per year for the part A--ICWA 
Data; if applicable, four times per year for part B--Tribal Child Abuse 
Neglect Data.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)

Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Indian 
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-23834 Filed 11-1-17; 8:45 am]
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