Change Requests

Key Information

Previous ICR	202003-0970-013

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Program Instruction, prepared in response to the enactment of the Children's Justice Act (CJA), Title II of P. L. 111-320, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Reauthorization of 2010, provides direction to the States and Territories to accomplish the purposes of assisting States in developing, establishing and operating programs designed to improve: (1) the assessment and investigation of suspected child abuse and neglect cases, including cases of suspected child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child and the child's family; (2) the assessment and investigation of cases of suspected child abuse-related fatalities and suspected child neglect-related fatalities; (3) the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse and exploitation; and (4) the assessment and investigation of cases involving children with disabilities or serious health-related problems who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect. This Program Instruction contains information collection requirements that are found in P. L. 111-320 at Sections 107(b) and 107(d), and pursuant to receiving a grant award. The information being collected is required by statute to be submitted pursuant to receiving a grant award. The information submitted will be used by the agency to ensure compliance with the statute; to monitor, evaluate and measure grantee achievements in addressing the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect; and to report to Congress. This is a request to extended the collection without any changes to materials.

Key Information

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL’s) Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling (OHIC) seeks to collect data for grantees to develop standardized grantee profiles for three programs managed by OHIC: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA). SHIP was authorized by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, SMP by the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriation Act of 1997, and MIPPA was passed in 2008. For grantees in each program, there is a specific set of reporting requirements and associated reporting schedules outlined in the OHIC Program Reporting Guidelines. These include monthly, semiannual, and final reports that are either general or financial reports. Although reporting requirements are effective in obtaining specific grantees’ data, there is neither consistency nor uniformity in how individual grantees submit the data elements beyond a high-level agency overview. Profiles, or standardized documents summarizing grantee efforts, have been used by ACL for monitoring purposes and information sharing between grantees. However, profiles were only developed for SHIP grantees and were last updated in 2016. The goal of this data collection effort is to obtain consistent data elements for SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA program grantees. Data will allow ACL to develop an updated set of grantee profiles that are accessible, visually appealing, and uniform across programs. The profiles will be internal to ACL and will only be shared with OHIC grantees.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202001-0985-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The purpose of the federal Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Partnership Program is to create and strengthen a system of services and supports that maximizes the independence, well-being, and health of people with TBIs across the lifespan and all other demographics, their family members, and support networks. The TBI State Partnership Program funds the development and implementation of statewide systems that ensure access to TBI related services, including transitional services, rehabilitation, education and employment, and long-term community support. To best monitor, guide, and support TBI State Partnership Program grantees, ACL needs regular information about the grantees’ activities and outcomes. The simplest, least burdensome, and most useful way to accomplish this goal is to require grantees to submit information as part of their required semiannual reports via an electronic data submission instrument.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202107-0985-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (Councils) are authorized by Subtitle B, of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act), as amended, [42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.] (The DD Act). The DD Act requires them to submit an annual Program Performance Report. As required by the DD Act, the Council is responsible for the development and submission of the Program Performance Report, and for reporting on performance measure data related to its progress in carrying out the goals and objectives of the State Plan. This information collection gathers data according to the approved State Plan that describes Council efforts and achievements in capacity building and systems change to effectively meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202002-0985-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Elder Justice Act of 2009, which amends Title XX of the Social Security Act [42.U.S.C. 13976 et seq.], requires that the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services “collects and disseminates data annually relating to the abuse, exploitation, and neglect of elders in coordination with the Department of Justice” [Sec. 2041 (a) (1) (B)] and “conducts research related to the provision of adult protective services” [Sec. 2041 (a) (1) (D)]. The Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) recommended development of “a national adult protective services (APS) system based upon standardized data collection and a core set of service provision standards and best practices.” Administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System (NAMRS) addresses the needs cited by the Elder Justice Act and EJCC. It collects information about APS agencies and their programs, as voluntarily submitted annually by states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (referred to as “states” hereafter). After approval by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget in March 2017, the first year of NAMRS reporting was FFY 2016. As a result of ACL system enhancement grants and technical assistance by the Adult Protective Services Technical Assistance Resource Center (APS TARC), every state now participates and the number of states submitting detailed case data has increased every year. The Purpose of Information is to fulfill statutory requirements as described above.. ACL intends on using the data collected through NAMRS for the following purposes: • To support ACL’s federal leadership role for the development and implementation of comprehensive APS systems • To provide a better understanding of the extent, nature, and characteristics of the maltreatment of older Americans and adults with disabilities • To support ACL’s role in providing a coordinated and seamless response for helping adult victims of abuse and to prevent abuse before it happens • To assist in developing model APS program standards to help states improve the quality and consistency of programs • To support a coordinated federal research strategy to fill the gaps in knowledge and develop evidence-based interventions to prevent, identify, and report, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Key Information

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020, Section 2904, requires Lifespan Respite Care Program grantees to report data, information, and metrics for the purpose of program evaluation. Such data, information, and metrics are to be used to identify “…effective programs and activities funded…” through ACL’s Lifespan Respite Care Program grants. The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL’s) Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services aims to improve Lifespan Respite Care Program grantee performance measurement and tracking through a new quantitative grantee reporting tool. The tool will allow ACL to meet the requirements stated in Section 2904 of the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020, by adding quantitative data elements in accordance with program reporting requirements. This tool will allow for more effective tracking of how federal funds are being used, including aggregate data on people served and program development toward stated goals. The results of this information collection will be used to assist ACL’s Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services to assess the performance of the Lifespan Respite Program grantees in improving the delivery and quality of respite services for family caregivers of children and adults of all ages with disabilities and chronic conditions. The grant reporting tool will be disseminated to all new Lifespan Respite Program grantees upon grant award. Specifically, the tool will collect information related to respite care services delivered, caregiver demographics, care recipient demographics, respite training, and lifespan respite program systems and providers.

Key Information

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) was authorized under the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act in 2009 to provide resources to people living with paralysis, their caregivers, and their support network. Since then, the NPRC has been administered by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Oversight is provided by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). A process and outcome evaluation of the NPRC is part of the Department of Health and Human Services Evaluation Plan. The evaluation is aligned with the Department of Health and Human Services strategic plan goals to “protect and strengthen equitable access to high quality and affordable healthcare,” and “strengthen social well-being, equity, and economic resilience. This data collection effort is focused on evaluating specific major activities of the NPRC: (a) the Quality of Life (QOL) Grants Program; (b) the Peer and Family Support Program (PFSP); and (c) the Promotional Activities, Outreach, and Collaboration program.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201912-1076-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This ICR packages addresses the reporting, third-party disclosure, and recordkeeping requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which requires State courts and agencies to provide notice to tribes and parents/custodians of any involuntary child custody proceeding that may involve an "Indian child," and requires State courts and agencies to document certain actions and maintain certain records regarding the removal and placement of an "Indian child."

Key Information

Previous ICR	202003-1405-003

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

The Tom Lantos Block Burmese Jade Junta’s Anti-Democratic Efforts (JADE) Act of 2008, Public Law 110-286, renders certain individuals involved in specified Burmese organizations or activities ineligible for U.S. visas, including: leaders of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the Burmese military, or the Union Solidarity Development Association (USDA); officials of the SPDC, the Burmese military, or the USDA involved in human rights violations and impeding democracy in Burma; and Burmese persons who provided substantial economic or political support to the SPDC, Burmese military, or USDA. Immediate family members of these individuals are also ineligible for United States visas. Department of State consular officers will use the information provided to evaluate and adjudicate the individual applicant’s eligibility for a visa consistent with these requirements.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202105-1652-003

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

TSA plans to request critical facility and annual product through-put information from owners and operators of the nations largest pipeline systems in order to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 1557 (b) of the Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Pub.L. 110-53 (2007) (9/11 Act). Pipeline owners and operators will be able to transmit the information via electronic mail. The information will be protected in accordance with applicable information protection laws and regulations.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202001-0583-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

to collect information for permits to transport domestic undenatured inedible meat products

Key Information

Previous ICR	201904-0990-002

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Office of Minority Health (OMH), Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting approval from OMB to revise a currently approved collection with OMB number 0990-0407 to cover routine data collection activities to be collected directly from respondents who complete an online registration form in order to receive access to e-resources, e-learning programs, and/or “Join the CLCCHC” offered on the Think Cultural Health (TCH) website

Key Information

Previous ICR	201912-3041-002

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Consumers may submit reports of harm involving the use of consumer products or other products or substances regulated by the CPSC and also allow manufacturers of such to comment on the reports of harm. The reports and comments would be part of a public database operated and maintained by the CPSC.

Key Information

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This proposal is for three related training-based surveys that will give our grantees and sponsors an opportunity to provide feedback on the training and technical assistance (TTA) they receive from AmeriCorps. The AmeriCorps All-Partner Training and Technical Assistance Survey is a longer survey that will help us establish a baseline for how our TTA is currently received by grantees and sponsors. In this survey, we are collecting information on any barriers that make accessing our TTA more difficult as well as grantee/sponsor impressions on existing training methods and content provided by each AmeriCorps program. In addition to this one-time survey, we are proposing two additional surveys (Post-Training Survey: E-Learning Course and Post-Training Survey: Live Webinar Training) that will give grantees and sponsors an opportunity to provide feedback specific to all live webinar and E-Learning training modules provided by AmeriCorps.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202007-0990-003

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Office of Minority Health is seeking an approval on a revision to a currently approved collection OMB # 0990-0275. The revised data collection activities seeks to further streamline the current questions grantees are asked by reducing the number of questions, and reduce the cost of the data collection system by using a more cost efficient alternative to the Performance Data System, (PDS) web-based portal. The overall reduction in questions will reduce the number of burden hours on grantees. The movement from a customized web-based portal to reporting using commercial, off-the shelf software (i.e., a spreadsheet) significantly reduces the cost of performance data collection and reporting. To collect program management and performance data for all OMH-funded projects, grantee data collection via the Uniform Data Set, UDS (original data collection system) was first approved by OMB on June 7, 2004 (OMB No. 0990-275).

Key Information

Previous ICR	201912-1024-006

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The purpose of this information collection is to assist the National Park Service (NPS) in submitting suitable trails or trail systems to the Secretary of the Interior for designation as National Recreation Trails (NRTs), and in recommending exemplary water trails to the Secretary of the Interior for designation as National Water Trails (NWTs) to be included in the National Water Trails System (NWTS). The NPS administers the NRT program by authority of section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16 USC 1243). Secretarial Order No. 3319 established National Water Trails as a class of National Recreation Trails and directed that such trails collectively be considered in a National Water Trails System. National Recreation Trail designation provides national recognition to local and regional trails or trail systems, acknowledging local and state efforts to build and maintain viable trails and trail systems. This recognition function is shared by the Secretary of Agriculture (for trails on National Forest lands and waters) and the Secretary of the Interior (for all other trails). The National Water Trails System is focused on building a national network of exceptional water trails that can be sustained by an ever growing and vibrant water trail community. The NWTS connects Americans to the nation’s waterways and strengthens the conservation and restoration of those waterways. Best management practices provide high quality water-based outdoor recreational opportunities.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201906-1076-007

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The BIA owns, operates, and maintains three electric power utilities that provide a service to the end user, pursuant to 25 CFR 175 (Indian Electric Power Utilities). The BIA must collect customer information to identify the individual responsible for repaying the government its costs for delivering the service and bill for those costs. The BIA must also collect information to identify the location of the service delivery (i.e., electrical hook-up). In addition, the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA), 31 U.S.C. 3701-3733 requires that certain information be collected from individuals and businesses doing business with the government. This information includes the taxpayer identification number for possible future use to recover delinquent debt.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201911-3095-002

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

In order to fulfill its government-wide statutory mission, the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) provides varying types of assistance to its customers, which requires communicating with government departments and agencies regarding the customers’ FOIA/Privacy Act request/appeal. Handling requests for OGIS Assistance must conform to the legal requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act of 1974. Authority for the requirements set forth in this form is also contained in 5 U.S.C. 552a(b). OGIS will use the information submitted in the form to provide the requested assistance. Without the information submitted in this form, OGIS would be unable to fulfill its mission.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202301-0915-004

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

RWHAP ADAP is a state and territory-administered program that provides Food and Drug Administration-approved medications to low-income people with HIV who have limited or no health coverage from private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. RWHAP ADAP funds may also be used to purchase health care coverage for eligible clients and for services that enhance access, adherence, and monitoring of drug treatments. RWHAP Part B reporting requirements include the annual submission of an ADAP Data Report (ADR), including a Recipient Report and a Client Report. The Recipient Report is a collection of basic information about grant recipient characteristics and policies including program administration, purchasing mechanisms, funding, and expenditures. The Client Report is a collection of client-level records (one record for each client enrolled in the RWHAP ADAP), which includes the client’s encrypted unique identifier, basic demographic data, enrollment information, services received, and clinical data.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201609-0960-012

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

SSA collects information on the SSA-131 to prevent earnings-related overpayments, and to avoid erroneous withholding of benefits. SSA field offices and program service centers also use Form SSA-131 for awards and post entitlement events requiring special wage payment verification from employers. While we need this information to ensure the correct payment of benefits, we do not require employers to respond. The respondents are large and small businesses that make special wage payments to retirees.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201803-1625-007

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This information is needed to ensure that: (1) certain US vsls develop and maintain a waste plan; (2) certain US vsls maintain refuse discharge records; (3) certain individuals that act as fuel transfer PIC receive a letter of instruction for prevention of pollution; (4) certain Great Lakes vsls conduct dry cargo residue recordkeeping.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201809-0572-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The RAVG regulations are at 7 CFR Part 1784. Under the RAVG program, the Secretary may make grants to the State of Alaska for the benefit of rural or Native Villages in Alaska to provide for the development and construction of water and wastewater systems to improve the health and sanitation conditions in those villages. This collection involves the information collected from applicants, grantees, and consultants to the program.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201807-0572-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The SUTA initiative gives the Secretary of Agriculture certain discretionary authorities relating to financial assistance terms and conditions that can enhance the financing possibilities in areas that are underserved by certain RUS electric, water and waste, and telecom and broadband programs. The SUTA initiative identifies the need and improves the availability of RUS programs to reach trust areas when they are determined by the Secretary of Agriculture (such authority has been delegated to the Administrator of RUS) to be substantially underserved. The collection consists of the information necessary to request assistance for the discretionary authorities.

Key Information

Previous ICR	202210-2126-003

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Motor carriers of property and passengers, property brokers, surface freight forwarders, including exempt for hire and private motor carriers, operating in interstate or foreign commerce must register with the FMCSA. The collection is mandatory reporting. As a condition of registration, these entities must designate process agents for each State in which they operate on the “Designation of Agents for Service of Process” form, Form BOC-3. The form is submitted by registration applicants to FMCSA to meet a statutory requirement and is filed on an “as-needed” basis and cannot be done less frequently. Most forms are filed by blanket companies on behalf of carriers. Currently, information contained on the completed Form BOC-3 identifies a process agent for each State in which the motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker will operate. These process agents are authorized by the transportation entity to accept, on its behalf, legal process or notice in Agency and court proceedings. Persons considering bringing legal actions against a carrier, broker, or freight forwarder may obtain the name of its process agent in a particular State by contacting FMCSA.

Key Information

Previous ICR	201909-1205-005

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This Information Collection Request (ICR) seeks approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to extend and revise this collection made necessary by a statutory requirement for a CW-1 temporary labor certification. More specifically, the Department of Labor (DOL or Department) proposes to extend the Form ETA-9142C, Application for Temporary Employment Certification and appendices, and Form ETA-9141C, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination to carry out responsibilities created for the Department under the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-218). The ETA Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will continue to use this information collection to meet its statutory and regulatory responsibilities for administering the CW-1 temporary labor certification program. An employer seeking to employ CW-1 workers must file a completed CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA-9142C), all appropriate appendices, and a valid Application for Prevailing Wage Determination, with the OFLC National Processing Center (NPC). These forms and all supporting documentation constitute the CW-1 application submitted by an employer to secure a temporary labor certification determination from the OFLC.