Formative Data Collections for Informing Policy Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SOP Data Collection Changes Narrative 020813.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2013-05-16
Appendix B_Consent Forms.docx Supplementary Document	2012-10-10
BIAS Generic Supporting Statement B.docx Supplementary Document	2012-10-10
BIAS Generic Supporting Statement A.docx Supplementary Document	2012-10-10
Attachment G Interview Consent Seed revised-clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-16
Attachment E Focus Group Consent revised-clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-16
SOP Data Collection Project -- SSB Template revised-clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-16
Attachment A Interview Brochure revised-clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-16
SOP DC Project-OMB Information Request -- References List.docx Supplementary Document	2012-08-13
Attach I IRB Approval.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-13
Attachment H Interview Consent Non-Seed revised-clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-16
Attach D Focus Group Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-13
Attach C Seed Coupon.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-13
SOP Data Collection Project -- SSA Template revised-clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
214457	MIECHV Benchmarks Listening Sessions Other-Discussion Guide	New
211592	Using Administrative Data to Answer and Inform Program and Policy Decisions Other-Interview	New
204482	ACF Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency (BIAS) Project Other-Interview	Modified
203685	Street Outreach Program Data Collection Project Other-Interview	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0356	ICR Reference No: 201305-0970-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201208-0970-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: 19623
Title: Formative Data Collections for Informing Policy Research
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/28/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/23/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2015	01/31/2015	01/31/2015
Responses	1,600	0	1,600
Time Burden (Hours)	1,600	0	1,600
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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Using Administrative Data to Answer and Inform Program and Policy Decisions
Street Outreach Program Data Collection Project
MIECHV Benchmarks Listening Sessions
ACF Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency (BIAS) 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	1,600	1,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,600	1,600	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: 05/23/2013

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