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A. Overview of Information Collection
Title of Information Collection:
Family Self-Sufficiency program (FSS)
long-term follow-up Survey.
OMB Approval Number: 2506-New.
Type of Request: New.
Form Number: N/A
Description of the Need for the
Information and Proposed Use: In 2012,
HUD commissioned the national Family
Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Study. MDRC
was selected to lead this evaluation. As
part of the longer-term follow-up, which
Information collection
Number of
respondents
Total ......................
material, housing, for example). The
survey will also provide an opportunity
to understand the program participation
experiences of FSS participants in the
study who continue to be enrolled in
FSS and those who exited for a variety
of reasons, including graduation from
FSS. No other comprehensive data
source exists to provide the type of
information that will be collected by
this follow-up survey.
HUD authorized in 2018—and extends
through 2021, MDRC will conduct a
long-term follow-up survey with a
sample of individuals who enrolled in
the study and were randomly assigned
to a program group (offered the
opportunity to enroll in FSS and receive
services) or a control group. The survey
will allow us to understand the FSS
program’s long-term effects on
indicators of economic self-sufficiency
(employment and income, for example)
and well-being (health, financial,
Frequency of
response
1,300.00
Responses
per annum
1 .00
Burden hour
per response
Annual burden
hours
0.33 1
1,300.00
429.00
Hourly cost
per response
$9.87 2
Cost
$4,234.23 3
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on HUD feedback and suggestions on the instrument, the survey might run between 18–20 minutes, slightly longer than the 15-minute
estimate in the Federal notice.
2 To compute the hourly cost per response, MDRC used the weighted average state minimum wage of the 18 study sites, as of October 1,
2020. The state minimum wages were weighted by the number of study participants in each state. State minimum wage rates were found on the
DOL website (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/). The minimum wages in 7 states are: California ($12.00), Florida ($8.56), Maryland ($11.00), Missouri ($9.45), New Jersey ($11.00), Ohio ($7.25), and Texas ($7.25).
3 To compute the total estimated annual cost, the total estimated annual burden hours were multiplied by the hourly cost per response. The
calculation assumes 429 total annual burden hours if all 1,300 study participants respond to the survey.
B. Solicitation of Public Comment
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
This notice is soliciting comments
from members of the public and affected
parties concerning the collection of
information described in Section A on
the following:
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of
information;
(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 those
who are to respond; including through
the use of appropriate automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
(5) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
HUD encourages interested parties to
submit comment in response to these
questions.
Office of the Secretary
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
Anna P. Guido,
Department Reports Management Officer,
Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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Proposed Appointment to the National
Indian Gaming Commission
Office of the Secretary, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act provides for a threeperson National Indian Gaming
Commission. One member, the Chair, is
appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate. Two
associate members are appointed by the
Secretary of the Interior. Before
appointing members, the Secretary is
required to provide public notice of a
proposed appointment and allow a
comment period. Notice is hereby given
of the proposed appointment of Jeannie
Hovland as an associate member of the
National Indian Gaming Commission for
a term of 3 years.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
January 13, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the
Director, Office of the Executive
Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs, U.S.
Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street
NW, Mail Stop 7328, Washington, DC
20240.
SUMMARY:
Mr.
Michael Hoenig, National Indian
Gaming Commission, c/o Department of
the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Mail
Stop 1621, Washington, DC 20240;
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telephone (202) 632–7003; facsimile
(202) 632–7066.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25
U.S.C. 2701 et. seq., established the
National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission), composed of three fulltime members. Commission members
serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is
appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate. The
two associate members are appointed by
the Secretary of the Interior. Before
appointing an associate member to the
Commission, the Secretary is required to
‘‘publish in the Federal Register the
name and other information the
Secretary deems pertinent regarding a
nominee for membership on the
Commission and . . . allow a period of
not less than thirty days for receipt of
public comments.’’ See 25 U.S.C.
2704(b)(2)(B).
The Secretary proposes to appoint
Jeannie Hovland as an associate member
of the Commission for a term of 3 years.
Ms. Hovland is well qualified to be a
member of the National Indian Gaming
Commission by virtue of her extensive
background and experience in a broad
spectrum of Native American issues.
Ms. Hovland is an enrolled member of
the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of
South Dakota and currently serves as
Commissioner of the Administration for
Native Americans and Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Native American Affairs at
the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS). As Commissioner, Ms.
Hovland provides effective oversight of
a $57milllion annual operating budget
to promote self-sufficiency for Native
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Americans. She provides executive
leadership of a diverse staff of 30
employees and four regional training
and technical assistant centers. During
her time at HHS, Ms. Hovland created
a $1 million funding opportunity
designed to strengthen internal
governance structures and capacity for
tribes and tribal organizations. She also
reestablished and Chairs the HHS
Secretary’s Intradepartmental Council
on Native American Affairs, comprised
of leadership across the Department.
In her role as Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Native American Affairs
for the Administration for Children and
Families (ACF), a large and diverse
program office with an $8 billion annual
operating budget, over 1700 employees,
and 10 regional offices, Ms. Hovland
provides expert and culturally
appropriate advice to the Assistant
Secretary in the formulation of policy
views, positions, and strategies affecting
Native Americans. She serves as the key
liaison and representative of all ACF
program and staff offices on behalf of
the Assistant Secretary related to tribal
and Native American Affairs.
Prior to her appointment at HHS, Ms.
Hovland served as senior advisor to the
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at
the Department of the Interior. Ms.
Hovland has also served as the tribal
affairs advisor to Senator John Thune for
more than 12 years. She played a key
role in advocating for legislation at the
request of Indian tribes on such issues
as agriculture, services for law
enforcement and veterans, and quality
access to healthcare. She worked to
develop legislation, such as the Tribal
Law and Order Act of 2010 and the
Code Talker Recognition Act of 2008.
Prior to her time in public service,
Hovland was CEO of Wanji Native
Nations Consultants, which offered
training services for Tribal programs
and Tribal governments.
Ms. Hovland does not have any
financial interests that would make her
ineligible to serve on the Commission
under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B) or (C).
Any person wishing to submit
comments on the proposed appointment
of Jeannie Hovland may submit written
comments to the address listed above.
Comments must be received by January
13, 2021.
Dated: December 8, 2020.
David L. Bernhardt,
Secretary of the Interior.
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Notice of Public Meeting, Northern
New Mexico Resource Advisory
Council, New Mexico
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972, the U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) Northern New
Mexico Resource Advisory Council
(RAC) will meet as indicated below.
DATES: Due to public health restrictions,
the RAC will meet virtually on January
19, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MST. To register to participate virtually
in the RAC meeting, please visit: https://
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SUMMARY:
The meeting will be held
via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
Written comments may be submitted
in advance of the meeting to the BLM
address listed below or via email to
jgaragon@bmm.gov. Please include
‘‘RAC Comment’’ in your submission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
CONTACT: Jillian Aragon, Farmington
District Office, Bureau of Land
Management, 6251 College Boulevard,
Suite A, Farmington, New Mexico
87402; 505–564–7722; jgaragon@
blm.gov. Persons who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8229 to
contact the above individual during
normal business hours. The FRS is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
to leave a message or question with the
above individual. You will receive a
reply during normal business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 12member Northern New Mexico RAC
advises the Secretary of the Interior,
through the BLM, on a variety of
planning and management issues
associated with public land
management in the RAC’s area of
jurisdiction.
Planned agenda items include:
member training; nominations of Chair
and Vice Chair; an overview of the BLM
Farmington, Taos, and Rio Puerco Field
Offices major actions; and the Federal
Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and
updates from the U.S. Forest Service
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(USFS) for the Cibola and Santa Fe
National Forests. In addition, the USFS
would like to seek recommendations for
two site fee proposals for the Aldo
Leopold House and Amole Canyon
Group Shelter in the Carson National
Forest. The final agenda will be
available online two weeks prior to the
meeting at https://www.blm.gov/getinvolved/resource-advisory-council/
near-you/new-mexico/northern-rac.
Public Comment Procedures
The BLM welcomes comments from
all interested parties. There will be a
half-hour public comment period in the
afternoon for any interested members of
the public who wish to address the
RAC. Depending on the number of
persons wishing to speak and time
available, the time for individual
comments may be limited.
Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–2.
Alfred M. Elser,
BLM Farmington District Manager.
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the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act provides for a three-person
National Indian Gaming Commission. One member, the Chair, is appointed
by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two
associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Before appointing members, the Secretary is required to provide public
notice of a proposed appointment and allow a comment period. Notice is
hereby given of the proposed appointment of Jeannie Hovland as an
associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of
3 years.
DATES: Submit comments on or before January 13, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Director, Office of the Executive
Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior,
1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 7328, Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Hoenig, National Indian
Gaming Commission, c/o Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW,
Mail Stop 1621, Washington, DC 20240; telephone (202) 632-7003;
facsimile (202) 632-7066.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C.
2701 et. seq., established the National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission), composed of three full-time members. Commission members
serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is appointed by the President
with the advice and consent of the Senate. The two associate members
are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. Before appointing an
associate member to the Commission, the Secretary is required to
``publish in the Federal Register the name and other information the
Secretary deems pertinent regarding a nominee for membership on the
Commission and . . . allow a period of not less than thirty days for
receipt of public comments.'' See 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(2)(B).
The Secretary proposes to appoint Jeannie Hovland as an associate
member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. Ms. Hovland is well
qualified to be a member of the National Indian Gaming Commission by
virtue of her extensive background and experience in a broad spectrum
of Native American issues.
Ms. Hovland is an enrolled member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux
Tribe of South Dakota and currently serves as Commissioner of the
Administration for Native Americans and Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Native American Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS). As Commissioner, Ms. Hovland provides effective oversight of a
$57milllion annual operating budget to promote self-sufficiency for
Native
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Americans. She provides executive leadership of a diverse staff of 30
employees and four regional training and technical assistant centers.
During her time at HHS, Ms. Hovland created a $1 million funding
opportunity designed to strengthen internal governance structures and
capacity for tribes and tribal organizations. She also reestablished
and Chairs the HHS Secretary's Intradepartmental Council on Native
American Affairs, comprised of leadership across the Department.
In her role as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American
Affairs for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a large
and diverse program office with an $8 billion annual operating budget,
over 1700 employees, and 10 regional offices, Ms. Hovland provides
expert and culturally appropriate advice to the Assistant Secretary in
the formulation of policy views, positions, and strategies affecting
Native Americans. She serves as the key liaison and representative of
all ACF program and staff offices on behalf of the Assistant Secretary
related to tribal and Native American Affairs.
Prior to her appointment at HHS, Ms. Hovland served as senior
advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department
of the Interior. Ms. Hovland has also served as the tribal affairs
advisor to Senator John Thune for more than 12 years. She played a key
role in advocating for legislation at the request of Indian tribes on
such issues as agriculture, services for law enforcement and veterans,
and quality access to healthcare. She worked to develop legislation,
such as the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Code Talker
Recognition Act of 2008.
Prior to her time in public service, Hovland was CEO of Wanji
Native Nations Consultants, which offered training services for Tribal
programs and Tribal governments.
Ms. Hovland does not have any financial interests that would make
her ineligible to serve on the Commission under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B)
or (C).
Any person wishing to submit comments on the proposed appointment
of Jeannie Hovland may submit written comments to the address listed
above. Comments must be received by January 13, 2021.
Dated: December 8, 2020.
David L. Bernhardt,
Secretary of the Interior.
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