The Formative Data Collections for ACF
Research generic was created to allow ACF to conduct a variety of
formative data collections to inform future research and evaluation
activities. ACF has used this umbrella generic clearance since 2008
and has found it very useful to inform research, evaluation, and
technical assistance efforts. The current approval for this
overarching generic expires in June 2021 but ACF has reached the
previously approved burden estimates faster than anticipated. This
is due to the usefulness of this tool in general, expanding ACF
research and evaluation portfolio, and the unforeseen and
unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
overarching generic has allowed project teams to collect
information to inform research plans during the pandemic, which has
been incredibly useful. ACF is currently in the process of
submitting a request to revise and extend data collection under
this generic clearance. The 60-day comment period related to this
revision request will begin on November 3, 2020 and we intend to
submit the request for the revision as soon as possible once the
initial comment period is complete and any comments have been
addressed, as needed. Until that time, however, we would like the
opportunity to continue some generic information collections that
were already in development and we intended to submit within the
next couple months. For that reason, we are currently requesting a
nonsubstantive change for a minor burden increase.
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USC 1315 Name of Law: Social Security Act -- Demonstration
Projects
The current approval for this
overarching generic expires in June 2021 but ACF has reached the
previously approved burden estimates faster than anticipated. This
is due to the usefulness of this tool in general, expanding ACF
research and evaluation portfolio, and the unforeseen and
unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
overarching generic has allowed project teams to collect
information to inform research plans during the pandemic, which has
been incredibly useful. We are currently in the process of
submitting a request to revise and extend data collection under
this generic clearance. The 60-day comment period related to this
revision request will begin on November 3, 2020 and we intend to
submit the request for the revision as soon as possible once the
initial comment period is complete and any comments have been
addressed, as needed. Until that time, however, we would like the
opportunity to continue some generic information collections that
were already in development and we intend to submit within the next
couple months. For that reason, we are currently requesting a
nonsubstantive change for a minor burden increase.
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:
(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;
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.
NonSub Change Request - Formative Generic for ACF Research_0970-0356.docx
Attachment B - 60 Day FRN - Formative Generic Renewal - 10.11.17.pdf
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