Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Advancing Health Equity in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, 0906-XXXX, New, 15254-15255 [2022-05635]

Download as PDF 15254 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2022 / Notices ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents Instrument Children’s Bureau Disaster Information Collection Form ................................ Family Violence Prevention and Services Program Disaster Information Collection Form ................................................................................................. Office of Child Care Disaster Information Collection Form ............................. Office of Head Start Disaster Information Collection Form ............................. Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Disaster Information Collection Form ............................................................................................................. Future Program Office Disaster Information Collection Forms ....................... Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 124. Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is 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) 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. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 68 Disaster Relief; 42 U.S.C. Section 5121; Pub. L. 113–5. Mary B. Jones, ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–05671 Filed 3–16–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4182–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Advancing Health Equity in Response to the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency, 0906–XXXX, New Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects of the Paperwork Reduction Act SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Mar 16, 2022 Jkt 256001 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Average burden hours per response Annual burden hours 10 1 1 10 10 7 10 1 1 1 1 2 2 10 14 20 10 40 1 1 1 1.5 10 60 of 1995, HRSA announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR. DATES: Comments on this ICR should be received no later than May 16, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to paperwork@hrsa.gov or mail the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer, 14N136B, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, email paperwork@hrsa.gov or call Samantha Miller, the acting HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer at (301) 443–9094. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information Collection Request Title: The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Advancing Health Equity in Response to the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency OMB No. 0906– XXXX, NEW Abstract: The MIECHV Program is authorized by Social Security Act, Title V, § 511 (42 U.S.C. 711) and Congress made available supplemental appropriations to carry out the program through the American Rescue Plan Act (Pub. L. 117–2). American Rescue Plan Act funds are being used to support the MIECHV: Advancing Health Equity in Response to the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency project. The project includes five case studies to be conducted in communities across the United States. Communities will be selected based on a county level assessment of available data on social and structural determinants of health, the variation in COVID–19 patterns including disparities in key COVID–19 indicators, and the existence of MIECHV-funded local implementing agencies. The five communities will PO 00000 Number of responses per respondent represent a mix of urban and rural counties and Tribal communities with measurable health disparities by race and ethnicity. The case studies will lead to a deeper understanding of the ways in which COVID–19 has shaped families’ experiences, and the role home visiting plays (and could play) in addressing the inequities that continue to accrue from the pandemic within a community. Information gained from these case studies can inform the development of more responsive home visiting systems and more equitable health and family support systems more broadly. Data collection activities include key informant interviews, focus groups, and online surveys. All necessary human subject protections will be adhered to, including seeking Institutional Review Board approval of data collection and analysis plans prior to commencing any data collection activities. Need and Proposed Use of the Information: HRSA is seeking additional information about the strategies and partners home visiting programs have used to advance health equity in communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID–19 public health emergency. HRSA intends to use this information to provide technical assistance and disseminate best practices to MIECHV awardees, publish findings for lay and research audiences to advance the field’s knowledge of home visiting’s role in COVID–19 response, and to prepare state and local home visiting programs to address disparities in access to care and outcomes, including during future public health emergencies. Likely Respondents: States, territories, and, where applicable, nonprofit organizations receiving MIECHV funding to provide home visiting services within states; state and local representatives from home visiting, public health, health care, and other human service agencies in the early childhood system; community organizers, Tribal elders, religious E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 15255 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2022 / Notices leaders; families (including families participating in MIECHV-funded home visiting services and those with shared experiences); community members, including community-based program administrators and community service providers, including home visitors. Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information requested. This includes the time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information; to search data sources; to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for this ICR are summarized in the table below. TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS 1 Number of respondents Form name Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total responses Total burden hours Community Interview Protocol ............................................. Family and Community Focus Group Guide ....................... Community and Home Visitor Survey Instrument ............... Program Data ....................................................................... 60 240 500 15 1 1 1 1 60 240 500 15 1.50 2.00 0.75 2.00 90 480 375 30 Total .............................................................................. 815 ........................ 815 ........................ 975 1 There may be variation in the number of study participants and home visiting programs in each community (e.g., some selected communities may have fewer home visitors). The total burden hours presented here provide information assuming the maximum number of respondents in each community. HRSA specifically requests comments on (1) the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Maria G. Button, Director, Executive Secretariat. [FR Doc. 2022–05635 Filed 3–16–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier: OS–0990–0302] Agency Information Collection Request. 60-Day Public Comment Request Office of the Secretary, HHS. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before May 16, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to Sherrette.Funn@hhs.gov or by calling (202) 795–7714. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0990–0302 and project title for reference, to Sherrette A. Funn, email: Sherrette.Funn@hhs.gov, or call (202) 795–7714 the Reports Clearance Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Title of the Collection: Medical Reserve Corps Unit Profile and Reports. Type of Collection: Revision. OMB No.: 0990–0302. Abstract: Medical Reserve Corps Units are currently located in 748 communities across the United States and represent a resource of over 300,000 volunteers. In order to continue to support MRC units, detailed information about the MRC units, including unit/user demographics, contact information, volunteer numbers and information about non-emergency and emergency unit activities is needed by the MRC Program. MRC Unit Leaders are asked to update this information on the MRC website at least quarterly and to participate in a technical assistance assessment using the Capability Assessment and Factors for Success at least annually. This collection informs resources and tools developed as part of national programing and helps to identify trends and target technical assistance to support MRC units’ preparedness to respond to disasters in their communities. The MRC unit data collection has been refined to eliminate duplication and streamline data collection tools. ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOUR TABLE Forms (if necessary) Respondents (if necessary) Unit Profile ........................................ Capability Assessment ...................... Factors for Success .......................... MRC Unit Leader ............................. MRC Unit Leader ............................. MRC Unit Leader ............................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Mar 16, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Number of respondents Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondents 748 748 748 E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 4 1 1 17MRN1 Average burden per response 15/60 30/60 30/60 Total burden hours 748 374 374

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: 
Public Comment Request; The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home 
Visiting Program: Advancing Health Equity in Response to the COVID-19 
Public Health Emergency, 0906-XXXX, New

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public 
comment on proposed data collection projects of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, HRSA announces plans to submit an Information Collection 
Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks comments from the 
public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the 
ICR.

DATES: Comments on this ICR should be received no later than May 16, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to [email protected] or mail the HRSA 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, 14N136B, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the 
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and 
draft instruments, email [email protected] or call Samantha Miller, 
the acting HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer at (301) 443-
9094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Information Collection Request Title: The Maternal, Infant, and 
Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Advancing Health Equity 
in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency OMB No. 0906-XXXX, 
NEW
    Abstract: The MIECHV Program is authorized by Social Security Act, 
Title V, Sec.  511 (42 U.S.C. 711) and Congress made available 
supplemental appropriations to carry out the program through the 
American Rescue Plan Act (Pub. L. 117-2). American Rescue Plan Act 
funds are being used to support the MIECHV: Advancing Health Equity in 
Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency project. The project 
includes five case studies to be conducted in communities across the 
United States. Communities will be selected based on a county level 
assessment of available data on social and structural determinants of 
health, the variation in COVID-19 patterns including disparities in key 
COVID-19 indicators, and the existence of MIECHV-funded local 
implementing agencies. The five communities will represent a mix of 
urban and rural counties and Tribal communities with measurable health 
disparities by race and ethnicity. The case studies will lead to a 
deeper understanding of the ways in which COVID-19 has shaped families' 
experiences, and the role home visiting plays (and could play) in 
addressing the inequities that continue to accrue from the pandemic 
within a community. Information gained from these case studies can 
inform the development of more responsive home visiting systems and 
more equitable health and family support systems more broadly. Data 
collection activities include key informant interviews, focus groups, 
and online surveys. All necessary human subject protections will be 
adhered to, including seeking Institutional Review Board approval of 
data collection and analysis plans prior to commencing any data 
collection activities.
    Need and Proposed Use of the Information: HRSA is seeking 
additional information about the strategies and partners home visiting 
programs have used to advance health equity in communities 
disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. 
HRSA intends to use this information to provide technical assistance 
and disseminate best practices to MIECHV awardees, publish findings for 
lay and research audiences to advance the field's knowledge of home 
visiting's role in COVID-19 response, and to prepare state and local 
home visiting programs to address disparities in access to care and 
outcomes, including during future public health emergencies.
    Likely Respondents: States, territories, and, where applicable, 
nonprofit organizations receiving MIECHV funding to provide home 
visiting services within states; state and local representatives from 
home visiting, public health, health care, and other human service 
agencies in the early childhood system; community organizers, Tribal 
elders, religious

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leaders; families (including families participating in MIECHV-funded 
home visiting services and those with shared experiences); community 
members, including community-based program administrators and community 
service providers, including home visitors.
    Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by 
persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the 
information requested. This includes the time needed to review 
instructions; to develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and 
systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and verifying 
information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and 
providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to 
a collection of information; to search data sources; to complete and 
review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise 
disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for 
this ICR are summarized in the table below.

                                   Total Estimated Annualized Burden Hours \1\
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                                                     Number of                    Average burden
            Form name                Number of     responses per       Total       per response    Total burden
                                    respondents     respondent       responses      (in hours)         hours
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Community Interview Protocol....              60               1              60            1.50              90
Family and Community Focus Group             240               1             240            2.00             480
 Guide..........................
Community and Home Visitor                   500               1             500            0.75             375
 Survey Instrument..............
Program Data....................              15               1              15            2.00              30
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    Total.......................             815  ..............             815  ..............             975
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\1\ There may be variation in the number of study participants and home visiting programs in each community
  (e.g., some selected communities may have fewer home visitors). The total burden hours presented here provide
  information assuming the maximum number of respondents in each community.

    HRSA specifically requests comments on (1) the necessity and 
utility of the proposed information collection for the proper 
performance of the agency's functions, (2) the accuracy of the 
estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected, and (4) the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology to 
minimize the information collection burden.

Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2022-05635 Filed 3-16-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4165-15-P


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