Formative Data Collections for Informing Policy Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Formative Supporting Statement B.doc Supporting Statement B	2012-01-26
Appendix C - Site Visit.doc Supplementary Document	2011-08-31
Attachment B - Formative Usage Report.docx Supplementary Document	2012-01-26
Attachment A - FACES 2009 Generic Clearance Instruments.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-01-26
Formative Supporting Statement A.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-01-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201165	ACF Youth Demonstration Development Project Other-Discussion Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0356	ICR Reference No: 201109-0970-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201007-0970-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Formative Data Collections for Informing Policy Research
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/26/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/07/2011
Terms of Clearance: Under the terms of clearance for this generic ICR, all of the methods and the data approved under this clearance are limited to informing OPRE and ACF’s internal decision-making, research planning, and contextualization of research findings. In addition, in submitting a change request under this clearance, ACF will provide OMB with a copy of all instruments and materials at the time of the request. When discussion or interviews are conducted, all the questionnaires to be used will be provided. For site visits, the protocols for data gathering would be submitted. ACF understands that OMB will make every effort to review materials for change requests received by OMB within 10 working days. ACF will make separate submissions for clearance of full, non-developmental data collection efforts. ACF will send OMB an annual report summarizing the number of hours used, as well as the nature and results of the activities completed under this clearance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2012
Responses	1,200	0	1,200
Time Burden (Hours)	600	0	600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In order to inform the development of OPRE research, to maintain a research agenda that is rigorous and relevant, and to ensure that research products are as current as possible, OPRE will engage in a variety of formative data collections in concert with researchers and practitioners throughout the field. OPRE envisions using a variety of techniques including semi-structured discussions, focus groups, telephone interviews, and in-person site visits, in order to integrate the perspectives of program operators, policy officials and members of the research community.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1315 Name of Law: Social Security Act -- Demonstration Projects
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 34078	06/10/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 53682	08/29/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
ACF Youth Demonstration Development Project

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,200	1,200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	600	600	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $240,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/07/2011

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