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Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Administration for Children
and Families Generic for Engagement
Efforts (New Umbrella Generic)
Administration for Children
and Families, United States Department
of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:
The Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) at the
United States Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) intends to
request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
establish a new umbrella generic
clearance to request information while
engaging individuals and groups who
could provide valuable information to
inform ACF programs and work,
including but not limited to those who
are served or have been served by ACF,
those with expertise in ACF program
areas, and individuals invested in the
outcomes of ACF research and
evaluation. These engagement activities
often need to be conducted quickly, to
allow for sufficient time to inform
project direction and decision-making.
Additionally, planning for engagement
activities is most often on a quick
timeline and the standard timeline to
comply with a full request under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) often
inhibits the ability to collect
information to inform these activities.
Therefore, an umbrella generic is
necessary to allow for quick turnaround
requests for similar information
collections related to these activities.
DATES: Comments due within 60 days of
publication. In compliance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is soliciting
public comment on the specific aspects
of the information collection described
above.
ADDRESSES: You can obtain copies of the
proposed collection of information and
submit comments by emailing
OPREinfocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
SUMMARY:
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Identify all requests by the title of the
information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The Executive Order
(E.O.), Advancing Racial Equity and
Support for Underserved Communities
Through the Federal Government (E.O.
13985) 1 emphasizes consulting with
communities that have been historically
underserved by Federal policies and
programs and those with lived
experience 2 in ACF programs. The E.O.
on Further Advancing Racial Equity and
Support for Underserved Communities
Through the Federal Government 3
followed in 2023 and built on E.O.
13985, calling upon agencies to increase
engagement with underserved
communities and to ‘‘collaborate with
OMB, as appropriate, to identify and
develop tools and methods’’ to meet this
goal. This generic mechanism is a tool
that could directly address these EOs.
Particularly many requirements
outlined in Sec 3 and Sec 5 of the 2023
E.O.
Additionally, the Presidential
Memorandum on Restoring Trust in
Government through Scientific Integrity
and Evidence-Based Policy Making,4 the
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) Strategic Plan FY 2022–
2026,5 ACF’s Strategic Plan,6 and the
ACF Evaluation Policy 7 discuss
community engagement and inclusion
in research. Consistent with these
guidance documents, and to ensure
meaningful involvement with a variety
of individuals with diverse experiences
and perspectives, ACF often conducts
active engagement activities to inform
various efforts, including research and
evaluation.
Hearing the perspective of those
affected by, experienced in, interested
1 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-orderadvancing-racial-equity-and-support-forunderserved-communities-through-the-federalgovernment/.
2 Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
(2021, December). Methods and Emerging Strategies
to Engage People with Lived Experience. (Contract
Number HHSP233201500071I). U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. https://aspe.hhs.gov/
sites/default/files/documents/47f62cae9671
0d1fa13b0f590f2d1b03/lived-experience-brief.pdf.
3 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
presidential-actions/2023/02/16/executive-orderon-further-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-forunderserved-communities-through-the-federalgovernment/.
4 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
presidential-actions/2021/01/27/memorandum-onrestoring-trust-in-government-through-scientificintegrity-and-evidence-based-policymaking/.
5 https://www.hhs.gov/about/strategic-plan/20222026/.
6 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/acf-strategicplan-2022.
7 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/report/acfevaluation-policy.
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in, or potentially interested in ACF
programs and similar programs is vital
to ensure ACF is responsive to the needs
of those it serves and that resources are,
and programming is appropriate, useful,
and relevant for audiences. Information
collections under this generic would
gather information from individuals
with diverse experiences and
perspectives to inform ACF policies and
programs. The information collected
would allow for ongoing, two-way
collaborative and actionable
communications between ACF and its
state, local and/or Tribal partners,
program participants, communities
served or affected by ACF programs, and
or others experienced with or interested
in ACF programs or similar programs.
ACF envisions using information
collected to inform a variety of efforts
and activities such as the improvement,
planning, and implementation of
research studies, program changes,
development and dissemination of
resources and products developed
under ACF studies, regulatory activities,
guidance, outreach and/or training
activities.
The specific types of information
gathering methods included under the
umbrella of this clearance will vary, but
will use well-established
methodologies, including but not
limited to:
• Semi-structured discussions or
conference calls
• Focus groups
• Telephone or in-person interviews
• Questionnaires/Surveys
• Roundtable and/or Breakout Sessions
• Open-ended requests
• Contextualizing Existing Data
Data collection will take place
through a variety of activities—both inperson and virtual—dependent on the
specific project. ACF will submit
individual requests under this
clearance. ACF requests OMB provide a
response on individual generic
information collections within 10
business days.
Respondents: Respondents could
include current or prospective service
providers, T/TA providers, grant
recipients, contractors, current and
potential participants in ACF programs
or other comparable groups and other
Total
number of
respondents
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Example types of information collections
individuals with lived experience with
ACF or similar programs, experts in
fields pertaining to ACF programs, other
key groups involved in ACF projects
and programs, individuals engaged in
program re-design or demonstration
development for evaluation, state or
local government officials, those in
broader fields of study related to human
services, or others involved in or
prospectively involved in ACF
programs.
Burden Estimates
The burden table below is illustrative.
Estimates for the number of respondents
and time per response have been made
based on discussion with ACF program
offices, but as this is a new umbrella
generic, it may be possible that we will
need to adjust estimates throughout the
three-year approval period. If needed,
ACF will submit a change request for
these updates. While we will not exceed
the total burden cap for this generic
without requesting a change for updates,
we may use more or less burden within
each instrument type.
Total
number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden
hours per
response
Total
burden
hours
Semi-Structured Discussions and Focus Groups ................................................
Interviews .............................................................................................................
Questionnaires/Surveys .......................................................................................
Templates and Open-ended requests .................................................................
10,000
4,500
8,000
1,000
1
1
1.5
1
2
1
.5
10
20,000
4,500
6,000
10,000
Estimated Totals ...........................................................................................
23,500
........................
........................
40,500
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.
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Generic Clearance for the
Collection of Qualitative Feedback on
Agency Service Delivery (Office of
Management and Budget #: 0970–0401)
Administration for Children
and Families, Department of Health and
Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:
The Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) proposes
to extend data collection under the
existing overarching Generic Clearance
for the Collection of Qualitative
Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
(Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) #0970–0401). There are no
changes to the proposed types of
information collection or uses of data,
SUMMARY:
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but ACF is requesting an increase to the
estimated number responses per
respondent.
Comments due within 60 days of
publication. In compliance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is soliciting
public comment on the specific aspects
of the information collection described
above.
ADDRESSES: You can obtain copies of the
proposed collection of information and
submit comments by emailing
OPREinfocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
Identify all requests by the title of the
information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Description: Executive Order 12862
directs federal agencies to provide
service to the public that matches or
exceeds the best service available in the
private sector. As outlined in
Memorandum M–11–26, OMB worked
with agencies to create a Fast Track
Process to allow agencies to obtain
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Administration for
Children and Families Generic for Engagement Efforts (New Umbrella
Generic)
AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families, United States
Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to
request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to
establish a new umbrella generic clearance to request information while
engaging individuals and groups who could provide valuable information
to inform ACF programs and work, including but not limited to those who
are served or have been served by ACF, those with expertise in ACF
program areas, and individuals invested in the outcomes of ACF research
and evaluation. These engagement activities often need to be conducted
quickly, to allow for sufficient time to inform project direction and
decision-making. Additionally, planning for engagement activities is
most often on a quick timeline and the standard timeline to comply with
a full request under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) often inhibits
the ability to collect information to inform these activities.
Therefore, an umbrella generic is necessary to allow for quick
turnaround requests for similar information collections related to
these activities.
DATES: Comments due within 60 days of publication. In compliance with
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is
soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information
collection described above.
ADDRESSES: You can obtain copies of the proposed collection of
information and submit comments by emailing
[email protected]. Identify all requests by the title of
the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The Executive Order (E.O.), Advancing Racial Equity
and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
(E.O. 13985) \1\ emphasizes consulting with communities that have been
historically underserved by Federal policies and programs and those
with lived experience \2\ in ACF programs. The E.O. on Further
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through
the Federal Government \3\ followed in 2023 and built on E.O. 13985,
calling upon agencies to increase engagement with underserved
communities and to ``collaborate with OMB, as appropriate, to identify
and develop tools and methods'' to meet this goal. This generic
mechanism is a tool that could directly address these EOs. Particularly
many requirements outlined in Sec 3 and Sec 5 of the 2023 E.O.
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\1\ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-through-the-federal-government/.
\2\ Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. (2021,
December). Methods and Emerging Strategies to Engage People with
Lived Experience. (Contract Number HHSP233201500071I). U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/47f62cae96710d1fa13b0f590f2d1b03/lived-experience-brief.pdf.
\3\ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/02/16/executive-order-on-further-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-through-the-federal-government/.
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Additionally, the Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Trust in
Government through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policy
Making,\4\ the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Strategic
Plan FY 2022-2026,\5\ ACF's Strategic Plan,\6\ and the ACF Evaluation
Policy \7\ discuss community engagement and inclusion in research.
Consistent with these guidance documents, and to ensure meaningful
involvement with a variety of individuals with diverse experiences and
perspectives, ACF often conducts active engagement activities to inform
various efforts, including research and evaluation.
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\4\ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/memorandum-on-restoring-trust-in-government-through-scientific-integrity-and-evidence-based-policymaking/.
\5\ https://www.hhs.gov/about/strategic-plan/2022-2026/.
\6\ https://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/acf-strategic-plan-2022.
\7\ https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/report/acf-evaluation-policy.
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Hearing the perspective of those affected by, experienced in,
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in, or potentially interested in ACF programs and similar programs is
vital to ensure ACF is responsive to the needs of those it serves and
that resources are, and programming is appropriate, useful, and
relevant for audiences. Information collections under this generic
would gather information from individuals with diverse experiences and
perspectives to inform ACF policies and programs. The information
collected would allow for ongoing, two-way collaborative and actionable
communications between ACF and its state, local and/or Tribal partners,
program participants, communities served or affected by ACF programs,
and or others experienced with or interested in ACF programs or similar
programs.
ACF envisions using information collected to inform a variety of
efforts and activities such as the improvement, planning, and
implementation of research studies, program changes, development and
dissemination of resources and products developed under ACF studies,
regulatory activities, guidance, outreach and/or training activities.
The specific types of information gathering methods included under
the umbrella of this clearance will vary, but will use well-established
methodologies, including but not limited to:
Semi-structured discussions or conference calls
Focus groups
Telephone or in-person interviews
Questionnaires/Surveys
Roundtable and/or Breakout Sessions
Open-ended requests
Contextualizing Existing Data
Data collection will take place through a variety of activities--
both in-person and virtual--dependent on the specific project. ACF will
submit individual requests under this clearance. ACF requests OMB
provide a response on individual generic information collections within
10 business days.
Respondents: Respondents could include current or prospective
service providers, T/TA providers, grant recipients, contractors,
current and potential participants in ACF programs or other comparable
groups and other individuals with lived experience with ACF or similar
programs, experts in fields pertaining to ACF programs, other key
groups involved in ACF projects and programs, individuals engaged in
program re-design or demonstration development for evaluation, state or
local government officials, those in broader fields of study related to
human services, or others involved in or prospectively involved in ACF
programs.
Burden Estimates
The burden table below is illustrative. Estimates for the number of
respondents and time per response have been made based on discussion
with ACF program offices, but as this is a new umbrella generic, it may
be possible that we will need to adjust estimates throughout the three-
year approval period. If needed, ACF will submit a change request for
these updates. While we will not exceed the total burden cap for this
generic without requesting a change for updates, we may use more or
less burden within each instrument type.
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Total number Average burden Total
Example types of information collections Total number of responses hours per burden
of respondents per respondent response hours
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Semi-Structured Discussions and Focus Groups....... 10,000 1 2 20,000
Interviews......................................... 4,500 1 1 4,500
Questionnaires/Surveys............................. 8,000 1.5 .5 6,000
Templates and Open-ended requests.................. 1,000 1 10 10,000
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Estimated Totals............................... 23,500 .............. .............. 40,500
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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.
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
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