Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; State Grants for Assistive Technology Program State Plan for Assistive Technology, 11545-11546 [2021-03868]
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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Divided into two comprehensive
activity categories: ‘‘State-level
Activities’’ and ‘‘State Leadership
Activities,’’ according to Section 4 of the
AT Act, as a condition of receiving a
grant to support their Statewide AT
Programs, the 56 states and outlying
areas must provide to ACL: (1)
Applications and (2) annual progress
reports on their activities.
Applications: The application
required of states and outlying areas is
a three-year State Plan for Assistive
Technology (State Plan for AT or State
Plan) (OMB No. 0985–0048). The
content of the State Plan for AT is based
on the requirements in Section 4(d) of
the AT Act.
Annual Reports: In addition to
submitting a State Plan, every three
years, states and outlying areas are
required to submit annual progress
reports on their activities. The data
required in that progress report is
specified in Section 4(f) of the AT Act
(OMB No. 0985–0042).
National aggregation of data related to
measurable goals is necessary for the
Government Performance and Results
Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA)
(Pub. L. 111–352), as well as an Annual
Report to Congress (see ‘‘Section 7
Requirements Necessitating Collection’’
below). Therefore, this data collection
instrument provides a way for all 56
grantees—50 U.S. states, DC, Puerto
Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam,
American Samoa, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands to collect and report data on
their activities in a consistent manner,
including a uniform survey to be given
to consumers. This uniform survey is
included as part of the data collection
package.
Section 7(d) of the AT Act requires
that ACL submit to Congress an annual
report on the activities conducted under
the Act and an analysis of the progress
of the states and outlying areas in
meeting their measurable goals. This
report must include a compilation and
summary of the data collected under
Section 4(f). In order to make this
possible, states and outlying areas must
provide their data uniformly. This data
collection instrument was developed to
ensure that all 56 states and outlying
areas report data in a consistent manner
in alignment with the requirements of
Section 4(f).
As stated above, ACL will use the
information collected via this
instrument to:
(1) Complete the annual report to
Congress required by the AT Act;
(2) Comply with reporting
requirements under the Government
Performance and Results Modernization
Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) (Pub. L. 111–
352); and
(3) Assess the progress of states and
outlying areas regarding measurable
goals. Data collected from the grantees
will provide a national description of
activities funded under the AT Act to
increase the access to and acquisition of
AT devices and services through
statewide AT programs for individuals
with disabilities. Data collected from
grantees will also provide information
for usage by Congress, the Department,
and the public. In addition, ACL will
use this data to inform program
management, monitoring, and technical
assistance efforts. States will be able to
use the data for internal management
and program improvement.
To review the proposed data
collection tools please visit the ACL
website at: https://www.acl.gov/aboutacl/public-input.
Estimated Program Burden: ACL
estimates the burden associated with
this collection of information as follows:
Respondent/data collection activity
Number of
respondents
Responses
per
respondent
Hours per
response
Annual burden
hours
State Plan for Assistive Technology ................................................................
56
1
73.0
4,088
Dated: February 19, 2021.
Alison Barkoff,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary
for Aging.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
[OMB N0. 0985-0048]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Public Comment Request; State Grants for Assistive Technology Program
State Plan for Assistive Technology
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 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
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by April 26, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information
to: Robert Groenendaal, [email protected]. Submit written
comments on the collection of information to the Administration for
Community Living 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201. Attention:
Robert Groenendaal.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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.
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Divided into two comprehensive activity categories: ``State-level
Activities'' and ``State Leadership Activities,'' according to Section
4 of the AT Act, as a condition of receiving a grant to support their
Statewide AT Programs, the 56 states and outlying areas must provide to
ACL: (1) Applications and (2) annual progress reports on their
activities.
Applications: The application required of states and outlying areas
is a three-year State Plan for Assistive Technology (State Plan for AT
or State Plan) (OMB No. 0985-0048). The content of the State Plan for
AT is based on the requirements in Section 4(d) of the AT Act.
Annual Reports: In addition to submitting a State Plan, every three
years, states and outlying areas are required to submit annual progress
reports on their activities. The data required in that progress report
is specified in Section 4(f) of the AT Act (OMB No. 0985-0042).
National aggregation of data related to measurable goals is
necessary for the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act
of 2010 (GPRAMA) (Pub. L. 111-352), as well as an Annual Report to
Congress (see ``Section 7 Requirements Necessitating Collection''
below). Therefore, this data collection instrument provides a way for
all 56 grantees--50 U.S. states, DC, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands to collect and report data on their activities in a
consistent manner, including a uniform survey to be given to consumers.
This uniform survey is included as part of the data collection package.
Section 7(d) of the AT Act requires that ACL submit to Congress an
annual report on the activities conducted under the Act and an analysis
of the progress of the states and outlying areas in meeting their
measurable goals. This report must include a compilation and summary of
the data collected under Section 4(f). In order to make this possible,
states and outlying areas must provide their data uniformly. This data
collection instrument was developed to ensure that all 56 states and
outlying areas report data in a consistent manner in alignment with the
requirements of Section 4(f).
As stated above, ACL will use the information collected via this
instrument to:
(1) Complete the annual report to Congress required by the AT Act;
(2) Comply with reporting requirements under the Government
Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) (Pub. L.
111-352); and
(3) Assess the progress of states and outlying areas regarding
measurable goals. Data collected from the grantees will provide a
national description of activities funded under the AT Act to increase
the access to and acquisition of AT devices and services through
statewide AT programs for individuals with disabilities. Data collected
from grantees will also provide information for usage by Congress, the
Department, and the public. In addition, ACL will use this data to
inform program management, monitoring, and technical assistance
efforts. States will be able to use the data for internal management
and program improvement.
To review the proposed data collection tools please visit the ACL
website 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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State Plan for Assistive Technology......... 56 1 73.0 4,088
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Dated: February 19, 2021.
Alison Barkoff,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
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