Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Public Comment Request; Independent Living Services (ILS) Program Performance Report (PPR) 0985-0043, 11544-11545 [2021-03864]

Download as PDF 11544 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 36 / Thursday, February 25, 2021 / Notices the states. Information on practices gathered in this survey will complement, but will not duplicate, these policy profiles. Finally, the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) conducted a survey of State APS programs in 2012, and the National Association of State Units on Aging and Disability (NASUAD) fielded a survey to its members, which are not APS programs, in January 2018 intended to update findings from the NAPSA 2012 survey. Since the survey replicates the original NAPSA survey, the questions in it are not focused on APS practice and are not directed at the same respondents as the proposed survey. As noted, a few topics in the original survey overlap with the proposed instrument, but the wording and focus of the few questions on similar topics are different. From this analysis, we conclude the proposed APS Practice Survey will yield vital information on APS practice not available from other sources. Proposed Collection Efforts The APS Practice Survey will collect state- and territory-specific practices for all aspects of APS casework practice, including staffing, intake, investigation, service planning and delivery, and quality assurance. Across these areas, the survey will collect information on practices such as community partnerships and use of assessment tools. The APS Practice Survey will be administered online using SurveyMonkey or a similar commercial survey-programming tool. The online survey will include data validation routines to minimize errors or unintentional omissions and will include appropriate skip patterns to reduce burden. Respondents will be state and territory APS agencies, including APS agencies in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. No personally identifiable information will be collected. Number of respondents Instrument A pilot version of The APS Practice Survey was tested in nine (9) diverse states between July and September 2017. Following their pretest of the survey instrument, pilot respondents participated in focus groups in which they provided recommendations on data collection procedures, views on the availability of data being requested, and estimates of the burden to each state and territory for completion of the survey. It is assumed that nearly every state and territory will participate and that time to develop a response will be similar to the experience of states during the pilot test. ACL has calculated the following burden estimates based on the results of the survey pilot test. Comments in Response to the 60-Day Federal Register Notice A notice published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2020 in 85 FR 77218. Estimated Program Burden: ACL estimates the annual burden associated with this collection of information as follows: Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours APS Practice Survey ....................................................................................... 56 1 3.50 196 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours ..................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 196 Dated: February 19, 2021. Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2021–03863 Filed 2–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Public Comment Request; Independent Living Services (ILS) Program Performance Report (PPR) 0985–0043 Administration for Community Living, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed above has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Feb 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 30-Day notice collects comments on the information collection requirements related to the Independent Living Services (ILS) Program Performance Report (PPR) 0985–0043. DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by March 29, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by: (a) Email to: OIRA_submission@ omb.eop.gov, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL; (b) fax to 202.395.5806, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL; or (c) by mail to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office Bldg., 725 17th St. NW, Rm. 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Nye at OILPPRAComments@ acl.hhs.gov. Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Peter Nye Phone: (202) 795–7606. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, ACL has submitted the following proposed PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. The Independent Living Services (ILS) program provides financial assistance, through formula grants, to states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands for expanding, and improving the provision of, independent living (IL) services. The Designated State Entity (DSE) is the agency that, on behalf of the state, receives, accounts for, and disburses funds received under Part B of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (the Act). Funds are also made available for the provision of training and technical assistance to Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs). The Act permits an annual program performance report (PPR). This request is for the ILS PPR, which is submitted annually by the SILC and DSE in every state, territory, and commonwealth. ACL uses the ILS PPR to assess grantee compliance with title VII of the Act, with 45 CFR part 1329 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and with applicable provisions of the HHS Regulations at 45 CFR part 75. The ILS E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 36 / Thursday, February 25, 2021 / Notices PPR serves as the primary basis for ACL’s monitoring activities in fulfillment of its responsibilities under sections 706 and 722 of the Act. ACL also uses the PPR to identify training and technical assistance needs for SILCs and centers for independent living. To view the data collection activity for this information collection request, please visit the ACL public input website: https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/ public-input. Comments in Response to the 60-Day Federal Register Notice ACL published a 60-day Federal Register Notice in the Federal Register soliciting public comments on this request. The 60-day FRN published on December 17, 2020, Volume 85, pages 81924–81925; ACL received no comments. Estimated Program Burden ACL estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Fifty-six jurisdictions—specifically, the fifty states, Puerto Rico, the District of 11545 Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands—will each complete ILS PPRs annually, and it will take an estimated thirty-five hours per jurisdiction per ILS PPR. Each jurisdiction’s SILC and DSE will collaborate to complete the ILS PPR. The fifty-six jurisdictions, combined, will take an estimated 1,960 hours per year to complete ILS PPRs. This burden estimate is based on what DSEs and SILCs have told ACL about how long filling out ILS PPRs took in previous reporting years. Respondent/data collection activity Number of respondents Responses per respondent Hours per response Total annual burden hours SILCs and DSEs .............................................................................................. 56 1 35 1,960 Dated: February 19, 2021. Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2021–03864 Filed 2–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by April 26, 2021. Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: Robert Groenendaal, Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov. Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Administration for Community Living 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201. Attention: Robert Groenendaal. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [OMB N0. 0985–0048] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; State Grants for Assistive Technology Program State Plan for Assistive Technology 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 renewal 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 without Change on the information collection requirements related to the State Grants for Assistive Technology Program State Plan for AT. DATES: Comments on the collection of information must be submitted SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Feb 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 Robert Groenendaal, Assistive Technology Program Manager, Center for Innovation and Partnership in the Office of Interagency Innovation Administration for Community Living 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201, Phone: 202–795–7356, Email: Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov. Under the PRA, 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 as and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. The PRA 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 information collected through this data collection instrument is necessary for ACL and states to comply with Sections 4 and 7 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (AT Act). ACL is requesting a revision of the state plan data collection instrument (OMB No. 0985–0048). Approval of 0985–0048 expires March 31, 2021. Section 4 of the AT Act authorizes grants to public agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (states and outlying areas). With these funds, the 56 states and outlying areas operate ‘‘Statewide AT Programs’’ that conduct activities to increase access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities and older Americans. E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11544-11545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Public Comment Request; Independent Living Services (ILS) 
Program Performance Report (PPR) 0985-0043

AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing 
that the proposed collection of information listed above has been 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
clearance as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This 
30-Day notice collects comments on the information collection 
requirements related to the Independent Living Services (ILS) Program 
Performance Report (PPR) 0985-0043.

DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by 
11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by March 29, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by:
    (a) Email to: [email protected], Attn: OMB Desk Officer 
for ACL;
    (b) fax to 202.395.5806, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL; or
    (c) by mail to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
OMB, New Executive Office Bldg., 725 17th St. NW, Rm. 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Nye at 
[email protected]. Administration for Community Living, 
Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Peter Nye Phone: (202) 795-7606.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, ACL has 
submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for 
review and clearance.
    The Independent Living Services (ILS) program provides financial 
assistance, through formula grants, to states, the District of 
Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands for expanding, and 
improving the provision of, independent living (IL) services. The 
Designated State Entity (DSE) is the agency that, on behalf of the 
state, receives, accounts for, and disburses funds received under Part 
B of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (the Act). Funds are 
also made available for the provision of training and technical 
assistance to Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs). The Act 
permits an annual program performance report (PPR).
    This request is for the ILS PPR, which is submitted annually by the 
SILC and DSE in every state, territory, and commonwealth. ACL uses the 
ILS PPR to assess grantee compliance with title VII of the Act, with 45 
CFR part 1329 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and with applicable 
provisions of the HHS Regulations at 45 CFR part 75. The ILS

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PPR serves as the primary basis for ACL's monitoring activities in 
fulfillment of its responsibilities under sections 706 and 722 of the 
Act. ACL also uses the PPR to identify training and technical 
assistance needs for SILCs and centers for independent living.
    To view the data collection activity for this information 
collection request, please visit the ACL public input website: https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input.

Comments in Response to the 60-Day Federal Register Notice

    ACL published a 60-day Federal Register Notice in the Federal 
Register soliciting public comments on this request. The 60-day FRN 
published on December 17, 2020, Volume 85, pages 81924-81925; ACL 
received no comments.

Estimated Program Burden

    ACL estimates the burden of this collection of information as 
follows: Fifty-six jurisdictions--specifically, the fifty states, 
Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth 
of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands--will 
each complete ILS PPRs annually, and it will take an estimated thirty-
five hours per jurisdiction per ILS PPR. Each jurisdiction's SILC and 
DSE will collaborate to complete the ILS PPR. The fifty-six 
jurisdictions, combined, will take an estimated 1,960 hours per year to 
complete ILS PPRs. This burden estimate is based on what DSEs and SILCs 
have told ACL about how long filling out ILS PPRs took in previous 
reporting years.

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                                                 Number of      Responses per      Hours per       Total annual
     Respondent/data collection activity        respondents       respondent        response       burden hours
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SILCs and DSEs..............................              56                1               35            1,960
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    Dated: February 19, 2021.
Alison Barkoff,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2021-03864 Filed 2-24-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4154-01-P
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