Rules and Regulations. Request for public comments

Agency: Administration for Native Americans, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Action: Request for public comments
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-26230

Summary

The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is requesting a 3-year extension to the Ongoing Progress Report (OPR) and the Objective Work Plan (OWP) (Office of Management and Budget #0970-0452, expiration September 30, 2026). Changes are proposed only to the report.

Dates

Comments due January 13, 2025. 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.

Supplementary Information

Description: The information in the OPR is collected on a semi-annual basis to monitor the performance of grantees and better gauge grantee progress. The OPR information collection is conducted in accordance with sec. 811 [42 U.S.C. 2992] of the Native American Programs Act and will allow ANA to report quantifiable results across all program areas. It also provides grantees with parameters for reporting their progress and helps ANA better monitor and determine the effectiveness of their projects. The OWP information collection is conducted in accordance with 42 U.S.C. of the Native American Programs Act of 1972, as amended. This collection is necessary to evaluate applications for financial assistance and determine the relative merits of the projects for which such assistance is requested, as set forth in sec. 806 42 U.S.C. 2991-d 1 [blocked](1). The report was revised based on a review by ANA and feedback from grantees, which identified some data elements that could be eliminated and areas that could be clarified. Respondents: Federally and state recognized tribes, Native Pacific Islanders, Tribal Colleges and Universities, native non-profits, and consortia. Annual Burden Estimates Instrument Total number of respondents Total number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours Annual burden hours Objective Work Plan 300 1 3 900 300 On-Going Progress Report 200 2 1 400 133 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 433. 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. 806 42 U.S.C. 2991d-1 [blocked](1) and Sec. 811 [42 U.S.C. 2992]. Mary C. Jones, ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2024-26230 Filed 11-12-24; 8:45 am]