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HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
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Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
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meeting of the National Advisory
Council for Biomedical Imaging and
Bioengineering.
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Dated: December 2, 2019.
Miguelina Perez,
Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory
Committee Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
In compliance with Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 concerning
opportunity for public comment on
proposed collections of information, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)
will publish periodic summaries of
proposed projects. To request more
information on the proposed projects or
to obtain a copy of the information
collection plans, call the SAMHSA
Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276–
1243.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collections of information
are 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) ways to enhance 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.
Proposed Project: SAMHSA SOAR
Web-Based Data Form (OMB No. 0930–
0329)—EXTENSION
In 2009 the SAMHSA created a
Technical Assistance Center to assist in
the implementation of the Supplemental
Security Income (SSI)/Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) Outreach,
Access, and Recovery (SOAR) effort in
all states. The primary objective of
SOAR is to improve the allowance rate
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for the Social Security Administration’s
(SSA) disability benefits for people who
are experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, and who have serious
mental illnesses.
During the SOAR training, the
importance of keeping track of SSI/SSDI
applications through the process is
stressed. In response to requests from
states implementing SOAR, the
Technical Assistance Center under
SAMHSA’s direction developed a webbased data form that case workers can
use to track the progress of submitted
applications, including decisions
received from SSA either on initial
application or on appeal. This
password-protected web-based data
form is hosted on the SOAR website
(https://soartrack.prainc.com). Use of
this form is completely voluntary.
There are two parts to the SOAR Webbased Data Form. Part I of the SOAR
Web-based Data Form is intended for
SOAR-trained case workers to enter the
outcomes of SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI
applications. Part II of the SOAR Webbased Data Form includes two sections
reserved for SOAR State Team Leads to
report annually. The first section of Part
II collects quantitative summary data
from states that do not track SOARassisted SSI/SSDI applications using the
SOAR Web-based Data Form Part I. The
second section of Part II collects
qualitative (open-ended) questions on
annual SOAR accomplishments,
identified challenges, and
collaborations.
Data from Part I of the SOAR Webbased Data Form can be compiled into
reports on decision results and the use
of SOAR critical components, such as
the SSA–1696 Appointment of
Representative, which allows SSA to
communicate directly with the case
worker assisting with the application.
These reports will be reviewed by
agency directors, SOAR state-level
leads, and the SAMHSA SOAR
Technical Assistance Center to quantify
the success of the effort overall and to
identify areas where additional
technical assistance is needed.
There are no proposed changes to Part
I of this form. These questions will be
answered by all 700 case worker
respondents, on average 3 times per
year. There are no proposed changes to
Part II. These questions will be
answered by 75 respondents once per
year.
The estimated response burden is as
follows:
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Number of
respondents
Form name
Total
responses
Hours per
response
Total hour
burden
SOAR Web-based Data Form (Part I) .................................
Annual Report Questions (Part II) .......................................
700
75
3
1
2,100
75
.25
1
525
37.50
Total ..............................................................................
775
........................
2,175
........................
562.50
Send comments to Summer King,
SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer,
Room 15E–57B, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, MD 20857 OR email her a
copy at summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Written comments should be received
by February 4, 2020.
Summer King,
Statistician.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
[OMB Control Number 1615–0095]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Revision of a Currently
Approved Collection: Notice of Appeal
or Motion
U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration (USCIS) invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
comment upon this proposed revision of
a currently approved collection of
information or new collection of
information. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the information collection notice
is published in the Federal Register to
obtain comments regarding the nature of
the information collection, the
categories of respondents, the estimated
burden (i.e., the time, effort, and
resources used by the respondents to
respond), the estimated cost to the
respondent, and the actual information
collection instruments.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for 60 days until
February 4, 2020.
ADDRESSES: All submissions received
must include the OMB Control Number
1615–0095 in the body of the letter, the
agency name and Docket ID USCIS–
2008–0027. To avoid duplicate
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submissions, please use only one of the
following methods to submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal website at
https://www.regulations.gov under eDocket ID number USCIS–2008–0027;
(2) Mail. Submit written comments to
DHS, USCIS, Office of Policy and
Strategy, Chief, Regulatory Coordination
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529–2140.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy,
Regulatory Coordination Division,
Samantha Deshommes, Chief, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529–2140, telephone
number 202–272–8377 (This is not a
toll-free number. Comments are not
accepted via telephone message). Please
note contact information provided here
is solely for questions regarding this
notice. It is not for individual case
status inquiries. Applicants seeking
information about the status of their
individual cases can check Case Status
Online, available at the USCIS website
at https://www.uscis.gov, or call the
USCIS Contact Center at 800–375–5283
(TTY 800–767–1833).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Paperwork Reduction Act
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501–12, DHS is
required to provide 60-day notice in the
Federal Register to solicit comments
from the public on proposed collections
of information. USCIS published this
Notice at 84 FR 39359 on August 9,
2019. USCIS received comments and in
reviewing has made a determination
that additional edits to the collection of
information are necessary. Due to the
nature of the changes, USCIS is
publishing a second 60-day notice in the
Federal Register to present these
changes and to obtain public comment.
II. Proposed Changes to the Form
Instructions for Form I–290B
USCIS is proposing several changes to
the Form I–290B Instructions. USCIS
proposes to clarify the AAO’s
procedures pertaining to the
consideration of evidence submitted for
the first time on appeal and the
requirement that affected parties
address each ground of ineligibility
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raised in the unfavorable decision.
USCIS proposes to permit affected
parties to waive the ‘‘initial field
review’’ of their appeal for faster
processing. USCIS proposes to explain
its standard of review for appeals of
discretionary decisions. USCIS also
proposes to clarify that it does not have
appellate jurisdiction over Adam Walsh
Act ‘‘no-risk’’ determinations. USCIS is
proposing these changes to better inform
affected parties of administrative
appellate procedures and facilitate the
AAO’s review of the substantive merits
of appeals. The specific changes
proposed are discussed as follows:
(1) Appeals Must Address All Grounds
of Ineligibility Identified in the
Unfavorable Decision
The proposed Form I–290B and
instructions state that appeals must
address each ground of ineligibility
identified in the unfavorable decision. If
an affected party does not address one
or more ground(s) of ineligibility in the
unfavorable decision, the issue(s) may
be deemed waived for the appeal.
Further, the proposed form and
instructions explain that a waived
ground of ineligibility may form the sole
basis for a dismissed appeal. See, e.g.,
Matter of M-A-S-, 24 I&N Dec. 762, 767
n.2 (BIA 2009). This proposed language
underscores to affected parties the
importance of addressing each stated
ground of the unfavorable decision on
appeal. USCIS believes that this
clarification of current practice will
improve the quality of appeals and
facilitate the AAO’s review of the
substantive merits of appeals.
(2) Affected Parties May Waive the
‘‘Initial Field Review’’ Process
The proposed Form I–290B and
instructions permit affected parties to
waive the ‘‘initial field review’’ (IFR)
process. The regulations at 8 CFR
103.3(a)(2)(ii)–(v) provide that an appeal
to the AAO be reviewed by the officer
that made the unfavorable decision (or
by the officer with jurisdiction over the
matter in cases where the affected party
has moved) before the appeal is sent to
the AAO. The officer reviews the appeal
to determine whether to take favorable
action (e.g., by granting a motion to
reopen or a motion to reconsider and
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed
collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of
proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects
or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the
SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276-1243.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collections of
information are 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) ways to enhance 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.
Proposed Project: SAMHSA SOAR Web-Based Data Form (OMB No. 0930-0329)--
EXTENSION
In 2009 the SAMHSA created a Technical Assistance Center to assist
in the implementation of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social
Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Outreach, Access, and Recovery
(SOAR) effort in all states. The primary objective of SOAR is to
improve the allowance rate for the Social Security Administration's
(SSA) disability benefits for people who are experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, and who have serious mental illnesses.
During the SOAR training, the importance of keeping track of SSI/
SSDI applications through the process is stressed. In response to
requests from states implementing SOAR, the Technical Assistance Center
under SAMHSA's direction developed a web-based data form that case
workers can use to track the progress of submitted applications,
including decisions received from SSA either on initial application or
on appeal. This password-protected web-based data form is hosted on the
SOAR website (https://soartrack.prainc.com). Use of this form is
completely voluntary.
There are two parts to the SOAR Web-based Data Form. Part I of the
SOAR Web-based Data Form is intended for SOAR-trained case workers to
enter the outcomes of SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI applications. Part II of
the SOAR Web-based Data Form includes two sections reserved for SOAR
State Team Leads to report annually. The first section of Part II
collects quantitative summary data from states that do not track SOAR-
assisted SSI/SSDI applications using the SOAR Web-based Data Form Part
I. The second section of Part II collects qualitative (open-ended)
questions on annual SOAR accomplishments, identified challenges, and
collaborations.
Data from Part I of the SOAR Web-based Data Form can be compiled
into reports on decision results and the use of SOAR critical
components, such as the SSA-1696 Appointment of Representative, which
allows SSA to communicate directly with the case worker assisting with
the application. These reports will be reviewed by agency directors,
SOAR state-level leads, and the SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance Center
to quantify the success of the effort overall and to identify areas
where additional technical assistance is needed.
There are no proposed changes to Part I of this form. These
questions will be answered by all 700 case worker respondents, on
average 3 times per year. There are no proposed changes to Part II.
These questions will be answered by 75 respondents once per year.
The estimated response burden is as follows:
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Number of Responses per Total Hours per Total hour
Form name respondents respondent responses response burden
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SOAR Web-based Data Form (Part 700 3 2,100 .25 525
I).............................
Annual Report Questions (Part 75 1 75 1 37.50
II)............................
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Total....................... 775 .............. 2,175 .............. 562.50
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Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer,
Room 15E-57B, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 OR email her a
copy at [email protected]. Written comments should be received
by February 4, 2020.
Summer King,
Statistician.
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