Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan, 101604-101605 [2024-29584]

Download as PDF 101604 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 241 / Monday, December 16, 2024 / Notices 3090–0325, Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A–11, Section 280 Implementation), in all correspondence related to this collection. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check regulations.gov, approximately two-tothree business days after submission to verify posting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Nicole Bynum, at 202–501–4755, or email to nicole.bynum@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 A. Purpose Under the PRA, (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520) 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 in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 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, GSA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. Whether seeking a loan, Social Security benefits, veterans benefits, or other services provided by the Federal Government, individuals and businesses expect Government customer services to be efficient and intuitive, just like services from leading private-sector organizations. Yet the 2016 American Consumer Satisfaction Index and the 2017 Forrester Federal Customer Experience Index show that, on average, Government services lag nine percentage points behind the private sector. A modern, streamlined and responsive customer experience means: raising government-wide customer experience to the average of the private sector service industry; developing indicators for high-impact Federal programs to monitor progress towards excellent customer experience and mature digital services; and providing the structure (including increasing transparency) and resources to ensure customer experience is a focal point for agency leadership. To support this, OMB Circular A–11 Section 280 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Dec 13, 2024 Jkt 265001 established government-wide standards for mature customer experience organizations in government and measurement. To enable Federal programs to deliver the experience taxpayers deserve, they must undertake three general categories of activities: conduct ongoing customer research, gather and share customer feedback, and test services and digital products. These data collection efforts may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature or may consist of mixed methods. Additionally, data may be collected via a variety of means, including but not limited to electronic or social media, direct or indirect observation (i.e., in person, video and audio collections), interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and focus groups. GSA will limit its inquiries to data collections that solicit strictly voluntary opinions or responses. The results of the data collected will be used to improve the delivery of Federal services and programs. It will include the creation of personas, customer journey maps, and reports and summaries of customer feedback data and user insights. It will also provide government-wide data on customer experience that can be displayed on performance.gov to help build transparency and accountability of Federal programs to the customers they serve. Method of Collection GSA will collect this information by electronic means when possible, as well as by mail, fax, telephone, technical discussions, and in-person interviews. GSA may also utilize observational techniques to collect this information. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Extension. B. Annual Reporting Burden Affected Public: Collections will be targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future. For the purposes of this request, ‘‘customers’’ are individuals, businesses, and organizations that interact with a Federal Government agency or program, either directly or via a Federal contractor. This could include individuals or households; businesses or other for-profit organizations; not-forprofit institutions; State, local or tribal governments; Federal government; and Universities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,001,550. Estimated Time per Response: Varied, dependent upon the data collection method used. The possible response PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 time to complete a questionnaire or survey may be 3 minutes or up to 2 hours to participate in an interview. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 101,125. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. C. Public Comments GSA invites 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 will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance 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. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division, by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0325, Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A– 11, Section 280 Implementation). Lois Mandell, Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–29580 Filed 12–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 3090–0332; Docket No. 2024–0001; Sequence No. 13] Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES); General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, OES is proposing new data collection activities conducted for the National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The objective of this project is to provide a SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 241 / Monday, December 16, 2024 / Notices systematic look at the contributions of selected ARP-funded programs toward achieving equitable outcomes to inform program design and delivery across the Federal Government. The project will include in-depth, cross-cutting evaluations and data analysis of selected ARP programs, especially those with shared outcomes, common approaches, or overlapping recipient communities; and targeted, program-specific analyses to fill critical gaps in evidence needs. This information collection request is for three mixed or multi-method evaluations under the American Rescue Plan National Evaluation Generic Clearance (OMB #: 3090–0332, expires 05/31/2027). DATES: Submit comments on or before January 15, 2025. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Martin, Senior Program Manager, 267–455–8556 at arp.national.evaluation@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: studies. During this phase, we anticipate information collection to include: Total respondents: 442. Total Burden Hours: 335.80. A. Purpose BILLING CODE 6820–TZ–P The goal of this study is to look systematically across the selected subset of ARP programs, to provide an integrated account of whether, how, and to what extent their implementation served to achieve their intended outcomes, particularly with respect to advancing equity. This package updates the generic request with instruments tailored to a study on state coordination (State Coordination Strategies to Equitably Serve Children Through the American Rescue Plan (State Coordination Strategies study). Data collection activities covered under this request focus on case studies. Respondents: State and local program administrators; local and tribal policy leaders, program and county administrators, and service providers; and parents and guardians who were recipients of ARP services and supports for children. B. Annual Burden Estimates The burden estimates included in the supporting statements reflect the expectations for information collection and related activities associated with the conduct of this phase of three VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Dec 13, 2024 Jkt 265001 C. Public Comments Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary, whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division, by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0332, Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan. Lois Mandell, Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–29584 Filed 12–13–24; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Solicitation for Nominations for Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Solicitation of nominations. AGENCY: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality invites nominations of individuals qualified to serve as members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). DATES: Nominations must be received electronically by March 15th of a given year to be considered for appointment to begin in January of the following year. ADDRESSES: Submit your responses electronically via: https:// uspstfnominations.ahrq.gov/register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lydia Hill at (301) 427–1587. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 101605 Arrangement for Public Inspection Nominations and applications are kept on file at the Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, AHRQ, and are available for review during business hours. AHRQ does not reply to individual nominations but considers all nominations in making recommendation for appointment. Information regarded as private and personal, such as a nominee’s social security number, home and email addresses, home telephone and fax numbers, or names of family members will not be disclosed to the public in accord with the Freedom of Information Act. 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6); 45 CFR 5.31(f). Nomination Submissions Nominations must be submitted electronically, and should include: 1. The applicant’s current curriculum vitae and contact information, including mailing address, and email address; and 2. A letter explaining how this individual meets the qualification requirements and how he or she would contribute to the USPSTF. The letter should also attest to the nominee’s willingness to serve as a member of the USPSTF. AHRQ will later ask people under serious consideration for USPSTF membership to provide detailed information that will permit evaluation of possible significant conflicts of interest. Such information will concern matters such as financial holdings, consultancies, non-financial scientific interests, and research grants or contracts. To obtain a diversity of perspectives, AHRQ particularly encourages nominations of women, members of underrepresented populations, and persons with disabilities. Interested individuals can nominate themselves. Organizations and individuals may nominate one or more people qualified for membership on the USPSTF at any time. Individuals nominated prior to March 15, 2024, who continue to have interest in serving on the USPSTF should be re-nominated. Qualification Requirements To qualify for the USPSTF and support its mission, an applicant or nominee should, at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, expertise, and national leadership in the following areas: 1. The critical evaluation of research published in peer-reviewed literature and in the methods of evidence review; 2. Clinical prevention, health promotion and primary health care; and 3. Implementation of evidence-based recommendations in clinical practice E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2024)]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 3090-0332; Docket No. 2024-0001; Sequence No. 13]


Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National 
Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan

AGENCY: Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES); General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, OES is 
proposing new data collection activities conducted for the National 
Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The objective of this 
project is to provide a

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systematic look at the contributions of selected ARP-funded programs 
toward achieving equitable outcomes to inform program design and 
delivery across the Federal Government. The project will include in-
depth, cross-cutting evaluations and data analysis of selected ARP 
programs, especially those with shared outcomes, common approaches, or 
overlapping recipient communities; and targeted, program-specific 
analyses to fill critical gaps in evidence needs. This information 
collection request is for three mixed or multi-method evaluations under 
the American Rescue Plan National Evaluation Generic Clearance (OMB #: 
3090-0332, expires 05/31/2027).

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 15, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public 
Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Martin, Senior Program 
Manager, 267-455-8556 at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Purpose

    The goal of this study is to look systematically across the 
selected subset of ARP programs, to provide an integrated account of 
whether, how, and to what extent their implementation served to achieve 
their intended outcomes, particularly with respect to advancing equity.
    This package updates the generic request with instruments tailored 
to a study on state coordination (State Coordination Strategies to 
Equitably Serve Children Through the American Rescue Plan (State 
Coordination Strategies study).
    Data collection activities covered under this request focus on case 
studies.
    Respondents: State and local program administrators; local and 
tribal policy leaders, program and county administrators, and service 
providers; and parents and guardians who were recipients of ARP 
services and supports for children.

B. Annual Burden Estimates

    The burden estimates included in the supporting statements reflect 
the expectations for information collection and related activities 
associated with the conduct of this phase of three studies. During this 
phase, we anticipate information collection to include:
    Total respondents: 442.
    Total Burden Hours: 335.80.

C. Public Comments

    Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this 
collection of information is necessary, whether it will have practical 
utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection 
of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and 
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information 
collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division, by 
calling 202-501-4755 or emailing [email protected]. Please cite OMB 
Control No. 3090-0332, Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the 
American Rescue Plan.

Lois Mandell,
Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, General Services 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-29584 Filed 12-13-24; 8:45 am]
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