Proposed Information Collection Activity; Office of Community Services Medical-Legal Partnerships Plus Data Collection (New Collection), 42883-42884 [2024-10761]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
42883
Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices
understand that the knowing and willful
request for, or acquisition of, a record
pertaining to an individual under false
pretenses is a criminal offense subject to
a fine of up to $5,000.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
To request correction of a record
about you in this system of records,
submit a written amendment request to
the System Manager. The request must
contain the same information required
for an access request and include
verification of your identity in the same
manner required for an access request.
In addition, the request must reasonably
identify the record and specify the
information contested, the corrective
action sought, and the reasons for
requesting the correction; it should
include supporting information to show
how the record is inaccurate,
incomplete, untimely, or irrelevant.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
To find out if this system of records
contains a record about you, submit a
written notification request to the
System Manager. The request must
identify this system of records, contain
the same information required for an
access request, and include verification
of your identity in the same manner
required for an access request.
EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
HISTORY:
None.
[FR Doc. 2024–10776 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184–42–P
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Office of Community Services
Medical-Legal Partnerships Plus Data
Collection (New Collection)
Office of Community Services,
Administration for Children and
AGENCY:
Families, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
The Office of Community
Services (OCS), Administration for
Children and Families (ACF), U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), is proposing a new
information collection for an evaluation
of a new demonstration program, the
Medical-Legal Partnerships Plus
(MLP+). The information collection will
include grant recipient reports of service
delivery and outcomes, as well as
interviews with program staff and
participants to understand program
implementation and participant
experiences.
SUMMARY:
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
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. Identify all
requests by the title of the information
collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: In fiscal year 2023, OCS
began administering the MLP+ program,
which was appropriated in HR 117–403,
Departments of Labor, Health and
Human Services, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 2023 through the
Social Services Research Demonstration
program. OCS awarded $1.6 million to
eight MLPs to expand and strengthen
the delivery of legal and social services
that address health-harming needs for
families and individuals with low
incomes. The proposed information
collection will support program
performance monitoring, the provision
of technical assistance to grant
recipients, and an implementation
evaluation. This information collection
includes the following activities:
• Collecting program data describing
implementation, outcomes, and
DATES:
participant characteristics through a
narrative quarterly Performance
Progress Report (PPR) and a semiannual report.
• Conducting interviews with
program directors to better understand
their program implementation efforts
and responses to client needs.
• Conducting interviews with
members of the legal team to better
understand their program
implementation efforts and responses to
client needs.
• Conducting interviews with
members of the social services team to
better understand their program
implementation efforts and responses to
client needs.
• Conducting interviews with
members of the clinical team to better
understand their program
implementation efforts and responses to
client needs.
• Conducting individual patient
interviews with beneficiary clients to
understand their needs and experiences
with the medical, legal, and social
services offered through the medicallegal partnership.
Respondents: There will be three
types of respondents to the proposed
instruments. First, the direct
beneficiaries, the clients working with
the MLP teams, will participate in the
patient interviews and provide
information about their characteristics,
needs, and outcomes for the grant
recipients’ semi-annual reporting.
Second, the program directors, legal
staff, clinical staff, and social services
staff will respond to interview
instruments tailored to their roles. Grant
recipients and project partners will also
be asked to supply information that
grant recipients will compile for
quarterly PPRs and semi-annual reports,
which will include information
aggregated across partner sites and
individuals participating in the
program.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Total
number of
respondents
ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1
Information collection title
Total
number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden
hours per
response
Total
burden
hours
Annual
burden
hours
Quarterly PPR Collections ....................................................................................
Semi-Annual Report—Grant Recipients ...............................................................
Semi-Annual Report—Partner Organizations .......................................................
Semi-Annual Report—Beneficiaries ......................................................................
Interviews with Staff ..............................................................................................
Beneficiary Interviews ...........................................................................................
8
8
15
13,800
64
32
8
4
4
1
1
1
2
40
2
.25
1.5
1.5
128
1,280
120
3,450
96
48
64
640
60
1,725
48
24
Estimated Annual Burden Total: ....................................................................
........................
........................
........................
5,122
2,561
VerDate Sep<11>2014
17:50 May 15, 2024
Jkt 262001
PO 00000
Frm 00050
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM
16MYN1
42884
Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices
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: Sec. 1110, Social Security
Act, 42 U.S.C. 1310.
Mary C. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024–10761 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184–24–P
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Head Start Program
Performance Standard (Office of
Management and Budget #: 0970–0148)
Office of Head Start,
Administration for Children and
AGENCY:
Families, Department of Health and
Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
The Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) is
requesting a 3-year extension of the
information collection requirements
under the Head Start Program
Performance Standards (Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) #0970–
0148, expiration August 31, 2024). At
this time, there are no changes to the
approved recordkeeping requirements
under this OMB number. However, a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
Supporting the Head Start Workforce
and Consistent Quality Programming
was published and if any of the
proposed changes are made final, this
information collection will be updated
to reflect those changes.
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
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. Identify all
requests by the title of the information
collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: Section 641A of the Head
Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836A, directs the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
SUMMARY:
Services (HHS) to develop
‘‘scientifically based and
developmentally appropriate education
performance standards related to school
readiness’’ and ‘‘ensure that any such
revisions in the standards do not result
in the elimination of or any reduction in
quality, scope, or types of health,
educational, parental involvement,
nutritional, social, or other services.’’
This information collection is entirely
record keeping and does not contain any
standardized instruments to provide
flexibility for local programs. These
records are intended to act as a tool for
grantees and delegate agencies to be
used in their day-to-day operations. For
example, this includes the requirement
that programs maintain a waiting list of
eligible families. There are currently no
changes to the record keeping
requirements. However, if any proposed
changes from the Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking on Supporting the Head
Start Workforce and Consistent Quality
Programming (88 FR 80818), this
information collection will be updated
to reflect those changes.
Respondents: Head Start grant
recipients. Depending on the standard,
the calculated burden hours is based on
the individual enrollee, family, grant,
program, or staff. In a few cases, only a
proportion of one of these may apply.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Annual
number of
respondents
ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1
Instrument
Impasse procedures ........................................................................................
Documenting eligibility .....................................................................................
Maintain a waiting list ......................................................................................
Track attendance .............................................................................................
Written plan to support program participation following temporary suspension ...............................................................................................................
Child developmental screenings and assessment ..........................................
Dual Language Learners Assessment ............................................................
Obtain child health status, source of health care, and nutritional health
needs ............................................................................................................
Documents lack of available funds for assessment and treatment ................
Maintaining records on the administration of medication ................................
Joint agreements, procedures, or contracts with community organizations
and memorandum of understanding with local entity ..................................
Criminal record checks ....................................................................................
Ensure staff initial health examination and periodic re-examination ...............
Volunteer screening for tuberculosis ...............................................................
Maintain automated accounting and recordkeeping system and collect and
use data to monitor program performance and continuous improvement,
and conduct a self-assessment and community assessment .....................
Quality Improvement Plan ...............................................................................
Submit proof of coverage ................................................................................
Parental Consent, Annual Notice, and Recordkeeping of PII Disclosure .......
VerDate Sep<11>2014
17:50 May 15, 2024
Jkt 262001
PO 00000
Frm 00051
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
Annual
number of
responses
per
respondent
Average
annual burden
hours per
response
Annual
burden hours
2,900
260,000
2,900
2,900
1
1
1
1
0.7
0.166
2
5
2,030
43,160
5,800
14,500
150
800,000
269,000
1
1
1
1
1
2
150
800,000
538,000
800,000
2,900
2,900
1
1
1
0.66
0.5
0.5
528,000
1,450
1,450
2,900
74,000
25,000
2,900
1
1
1
1
0.166
0.33
0.25
0.166
481
24,420
6,250
481
2,900
100
2,900
723,000
1
1
1
1
79
10
0.166
0.33
229,100
1,000
481
238,590
E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM
16MYN1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42883-42884]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10761]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Office of Community
Services Medical-Legal Partnerships Plus Data Collection (New
Collection)
AGENCY: Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and
Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Office of Community Services (OCS), Administration for
Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), is proposing a new information collection for an
evaluation of a new demonstration program, the Medical-Legal
Partnerships Plus (MLP+). The information collection will include grant
recipient reports of service delivery and outcomes, as well as
interviews with program staff and participants to understand program
implementation and participant experiences.
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: In fiscal year 2023, OCS began administering the MLP+
program, which was appropriated in HR 117-403, Departments of Labor,
Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill,
2023 through the Social Services Research Demonstration program. OCS
awarded $1.6 million to eight MLPs to expand and strengthen the
delivery of legal and social services that address health-harming needs
for families and individuals with low incomes. The proposed information
collection will support program performance monitoring, the provision
of technical assistance to grant recipients, and an implementation
evaluation. This information collection includes the following
activities:
Collecting program data describing implementation,
outcomes, and participant characteristics through a narrative quarterly
Performance Progress Report (PPR) and a semi-annual report.
Conducting interviews with program directors to better
understand their program implementation efforts and responses to client
needs.
Conducting interviews with members of the legal team to
better understand their program implementation efforts and responses to
client needs.
Conducting interviews with members of the social services
team to better understand their program implementation efforts and
responses to client needs.
Conducting interviews with members of the clinical team to
better understand their program implementation efforts and responses to
client needs.
Conducting individual patient interviews with beneficiary
clients to understand their needs and experiences with the medical,
legal, and social services offered through the medical-legal
partnership.
Respondents: There will be three types of respondents to the
proposed instruments. First, the direct beneficiaries, the clients
working with the MLP teams, will participate in the patient interviews
and provide information about their characteristics, needs, and
outcomes for the grant recipients' semi-annual reporting. Second, the
program directors, legal staff, clinical staff, and social services
staff will respond to interview instruments tailored to their roles.
Grant recipients and project partners will also be asked to supply
information that grant recipients will compile for quarterly PPRs and
semi-annual reports, which will include information aggregated across
partner sites and individuals participating in the program.
Annual Burden Estimates
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total number
Total number of responses Average Total burden Annual burden
Information collection title of per burden hours hours hours
respondents respondent per response
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quarterly PPR Collections....... 8 8 2 128 64
Semi-Annual Report--Grant 8 4 40 1,280 640
Recipients.....................
Semi-Annual Report--Partner 15 4 2 120 60
Organizations..................
Semi-Annual Report-- 13,800 1 .25 3,450 1,725
Beneficiaries..................
Interviews with Staff........... 64 1 1.5 96 48
Beneficiary Interviews.......... 32 1 1.5 48 24
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Annual Burden .............. .............. .............. 5,122 2,561
Total:.....................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 42884]]
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: Sec. 1110, Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1310.
Mary C. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-10761 Filed 5-15-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-24-P
