Federal Register: April 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 65)
DOCID: fr07ap09-51 FR Doc E9-7847
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Aging Administration
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr07ap09-51
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Semi-Annual and Final Reporting Requirements for Older Americans Act Title IV Discretionary Grant Program
DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by May 31, 2009.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The Administration on Aging (AoA) is announcing an opportunity
for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by
the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA),
Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information
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collection requirements relating to the continuation of an existing
collection for Performance Progress Reports for Older Americans Act
Title IV grantees.
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 request 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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60day 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, AoA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, AoA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AoA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of AoA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
The Administration on Aging (AoA) plans to continue an existing
approved collection of information for semiannual and final reports
pursuant to requirements in Title IV of the Older Americans Act.
Through its Title IV program, AoA supports projects for the purpose of
developing and testing new knowledge and program innovations with the
potential for contributing to the wellbeing of older Americans.
Deliverables required by AoA of all Title IV grantees are semiannual
and final reports, as provided for in the Department of Health and
Human Services regulations, 45CFR Part 74, Section 74.51. These Title
IV grantee performance reporting requirements can be found on AoA's Web
site at http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Reporting_Requirements/docs/
FinalReportHandbook.doc. AoA estimates the burden of this collection of
information as follows: Frequency: Semiannually with the Final report
taking the place of the semiannual report at the end of the final year
of the grant. Respondents: States, public agencies, private nonprofit
agencies, institutions of higher education, and organizations including
tribal organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 600. Total Estimated Burden Hours: 12,000.
Dated: April 1, 2009.
Edwin L. Walker,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Lori Stalbaum at 202-357-3452 or lori.stalbaum@aoa.hhs.gov.