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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; University Centers
of Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research and
Service Annual Report [OMB #0985–
0030]
Administration for Community
Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Administration for
Community Living (ACL) is announcing
an opportunity for the public to
comment on the proposed collection of
information listed above. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the
PRA), Federal agencies are required to
publish a notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
the Proposed Extension with revision
and solicits comments on the
information collection requirements
related to the University Centers of
Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities (UCEDD) Education,
Research and Service final 5-year report.
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SUMMARY:
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Comments on the collection of
information must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or
postmarked by May 4, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic
comments on the collection of
information to: Pamela O’Brien, Project
Officer. Submit written comments on
the collection of information to
Administration for Community Living,
Washington, DC 20201, Attention:
Pamela O’Brien.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela O’Brien, Administration for
Community Living, Washington, and DC
20201, (202) 795–7417.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
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.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in the PRA and includes agency
requests or requirements that members
of the public submit reports, keep
records, or provide information to a
third party. 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 of an
existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval.
To comply with this requirement,
ACL is publishing a notice of the
proposed collection of information set
forth in this document.
With respect to the following
collection of information, ACL invites
comments on our burden estimates or
any other aspect of this collection of
information, including:
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of ACL’s functions,
including whether the information will
have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACL’s estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used
to determine burden estimates;
(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.
The Developmental Disabilities
Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
2000 (DD Act of 2000) directs the
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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to develop and implement a system of
program accountability to monitor the
grantees funded under the DD Act of
2000. The program accountability
system shall include the National
Network of University Centers for
Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities (UCEDD) Education,
Research, and Service.
The DD Act of 2000 states that the
UCEDD Annual Report should contain
information on progress made in
achieving the projected goals of the
Center for the previous year.
Reporting on the extent to which the
goals were achieved; a description of the
strategies that contributed to achieving
the goals; the extent to which the goals
were not achieved, a description of
factors that impeded the achievement;
and an accounting of the manner in
which funds paid to the Center under
this subtitle for a fiscal year were
expended. Information on proposed
revisions to the goals and a description
of successful efforts to leverage funds,
other than funds made available under
the DD Act of 2000.
In addition, the DD Act of 2000 states
those grantees must also report on data
collected regarding:
(1) Consumer satisfaction with the
advocacy;
(2) capacity building;
(3) systemic change activities initiated
by the UCEDD;
(4) the extent to which the UCEDD’s
advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities provided
results through improvements; and
(5) the extent to which collaboration
was achieved in the areas of advocacy,
capacity building, and systemic change.
UCEDD is a discretionary grant
program that supports States the
operation and administration of a
national network of UCEDDs in the
States. UCEDDS are interdisciplinary
education, research, and public service
units of universities, public or not-forprofit entities associated with
universities that engage in core
functions. For example, provision of
interdisciplinary pre-service preparation
and continuing education of students
and fellows; provision of community
services, including training or technical
assistance; conduct of research; and
dissemination of information.
Addressing, directly or indirectly one
or more of the areas of emphasis such
as, quality assurance, education and
early intervention, child care, health,
employment, housing, transportation,
recreation, and other services available
or offered to individuals in a
community, including formal and
informal community supports, that
affect their quality of life.
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Currently, UCEDDs engage in four
broad tasks: Conducting
interdisciplinary training, promoting
exemplary community service programs
and providing technical assistance at all
levels from local service delivery to
community and state governments,
conducting research, and disseminating
information to the field.
UCEDD accomplishments include:
• Directing exemplary training
programs. The provision of training is
offered in an interdisciplinary format
where faculty and trainees represent a
variety of disciplines, such as
pediatrics, education, psychology, and
Respondent/data collection activity
Number of
respondents
Responses per
respondent
Hours per
response
Annual
burden hours
Total .................................................................................................
67
1
143
9,581
Dated: February 25, 2020.
Lance Robertson,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for
Aging.
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Electronic Submissions
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Soft (Hydrophilic) Daily Wear Contact
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Safety and Performance Based
Pathway; Draft Guidance for Industry
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Notice of availability.
The Food and Drug
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• Contributing to the development of
new knowledge through research and
information dissemination. UCEDDs
develop and field test models of service
delivery and evaluate existing
innovative practices, which are then
disseminated to the field to translate
research into practice.
The proposed data collection tools
may be found on the ACL website for
review at https://www.acl.gov/aboutacl/public-input.
Estimated Program Burden: ACL
estimates the burden associated with
this collection of information as follows:
nursing thereby expanding
opportunities for students to learn about
the differing perspectives of various
professionals providing services to
individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families.
• Providing community services and
technical assistance. Staff offer expertise
through training and technical
assistance activities to individuals with
developmental disabilities, family
members of these individuals,
professionals, paraprofessionals,
students, systems, support service
organizations, volunteers, among others.
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information submitted, marked and
identified, as confidential, if submitted
as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the Docket No. FDA–
2019–D–4843 for ‘‘Soft (Hydrophilic)
Daily Wear Contact Lenses—
Performance Criteria for Safety and
Performance Based Pathway; Draft
Guidance for Industry and Food and
Drug Administration Staff.’’ Received
comments will be placed in the docket
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; University Centers of Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research and Service Annual Report [OMB #0985-
0030]
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an
opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of
information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on the Proposed Extension with
revision and solicits comments on the information collection
requirements related to the University Centers of Excellence in
Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Education, Research and Service
final 5-year report.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by May 4, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information
to: Pamela O'Brien, Project Officer. Submit written comments on the
collection of information to Administration for Community Living,
Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Pamela O'Brien.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela O'Brien, Administration for
Community Living, Washington, and DC 20201, (202) 795-7417.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 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.
``Collection of information'' is defined in the PRA and includes agency
requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports,
keep records, or provide information to a third party. 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 of an existing
collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for
approval.
To comply with this requirement, ACL is publishing a notice of the
proposed collection of information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following collection of information, ACL
invites comments on our burden estimates or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including:
(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of ACL's functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACL's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used to determine burden estimates;
(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.
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
2000 (DD Act of 2000) directs the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to develop and implement a system of program accountability to
monitor the grantees funded under the DD Act of 2000. The program
accountability system shall include the National Network of University
Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Education,
Research, and Service.
The DD Act of 2000 states that the UCEDD Annual Report should
contain information on progress made in achieving the projected goals
of the Center for the previous year.
Reporting on the extent to which the goals were achieved; a
description of the strategies that contributed to achieving the goals;
the extent to which the goals were not achieved, a description of
factors that impeded the achievement; and an accounting of the manner
in which funds paid to the Center under this subtitle for a fiscal year
were expended. Information on proposed revisions to the goals and a
description of successful efforts to leverage funds, other than funds
made available under the DD Act of 2000.
In addition, the DD Act of 2000 states those grantees must also
report on data collected regarding:
(1) Consumer satisfaction with the advocacy;
(2) capacity building;
(3) systemic change activities initiated by the UCEDD;
(4) the extent to which the UCEDD's advocacy, capacity building,
and systemic change activities provided results through improvements;
and
(5) the extent to which collaboration was achieved in the areas of
advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change.
UCEDD is a discretionary grant program that supports States the
operation and administration of a national network of UCEDDs in the
States. UCEDDS are interdisciplinary education, research, and public
service units of universities, public or not-for-profit entities
associated with universities that engage in core functions. For
example, provision of interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and
continuing education of students and fellows; provision of community
services, including training or technical assistance; conduct of
research; and dissemination of information.
Addressing, directly or indirectly one or more of the areas of
emphasis such as, quality assurance, education and early intervention,
child care, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation,
and other services available or offered to individuals in a community,
including formal and informal community supports, that affect their
quality of life.
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Currently, UCEDDs engage in four broad tasks: Conducting
interdisciplinary training, promoting exemplary community service
programs and providing technical assistance at all levels from local
service delivery to community and state governments, conducting
research, and disseminating information to the field.
UCEDD accomplishments include:
Directing exemplary training programs. The provision of
training is offered in an interdisciplinary format where faculty and
trainees represent a variety of disciplines, such as pediatrics,
education, psychology, and nursing thereby expanding opportunities for
students to learn about the differing perspectives of various
professionals providing services to individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families.
Providing community services and technical assistance.
Staff offer expertise through training and technical assistance
activities to individuals with developmental disabilities, family
members of these individuals, professionals, paraprofessionals,
students, systems, support service organizations, volunteers, among
others.
Contributing to the development of new knowledge through
research and information dissemination. UCEDDs develop and field test
models of service delivery and evaluate existing innovative practices,
which are then disseminated to the field to translate research into
practice.
The proposed data collection tools may be found on the ACL website
for review at https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input.
Estimated Program Burden: ACL estimates the burden associated with
this collection of information as follows:
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Number of Responses per Hours per Annual burden
Respondent/data collection activity respondents respondent response hours
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Total............................... 67 1 143 9,581
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Dated: February 25, 2020.
Lance Robertson,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
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