Notice2021-26323

Proposed Information Collection Activity; Tribal Child Support Enforcement Annual Data Report (OMB #0970-0320)

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Published
December 6, 2021

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Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration

Abstract

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is requesting a 3-year extension of the form OCSE-75-- Tribal Child Support Enforcement Annual Data Report (OMB #0970-0320, expiration 01/31/2023). We are requesting changes to this form.

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (Monday, December 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 69062]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26323]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Proposed Information Collection Activity; Tribal Child Support 
Enforcement Annual Data Report (OMB #0970-0320)

AGENCY: Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for 
Children and Families, HHS.

ACTION: Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration 
for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services (HHS), is requesting a 3-year extension of the form OCSE-75--
Tribal Child Support Enforcement Annual Data Report (OMB #0970-0320, 
expiration 01/31/2023). We are requesting changes to this form.

DATES: Comments due within 60 days of publication. 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.

ADDRESSES: You can obtain copies of the proposed collection of 
information and submit comments by emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0c9cec6cfc3cfccccc5c3d4c9cfcee0c1c3c68ec8c8d38ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1970777f767a7675757c7a6d70767759787a7f3771716a377e766f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
Identify all requests by the title of the information collection.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Description: The data collected by form OCSE-75 are used to prepare 
the OCSE preliminary and annual data reports. In addition, tribes 
administering child support enforcement programs under Title IV-D of 
the Social Security Act are required to report program status and 
accomplishments in an annual narrative report as part of the OCSE-75 
report and submit it annually. Changes made to the report were agreed 
to based on several workgroup meetings attended by both OCSE and tribal 
child support directors. These changes include clarifying data points 
and definitions.
    Respondents: Tribal Child Support Enforcement Organizations or the 
Department/Agency/Bureau responsible for child support enforcement in 
each tribe.

Annual Burden Estimates

    Due to the timing required to make system updates to incorporate 
proposed changes, the current form will be used for fiscal year (FY) 
2022 reporting, and the revised form will be implemented beginning FY 
2023 reporting.

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                                                   Total number
                                                   of  responses      Average
           Instrument              Total number         per        burden hours    Total burden    Annual burden
                                  of respondents    respondent     per  response       hours           hours
                                                  (over 3 years)
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OCSE-75 for FY 2022.............              60               1              40           2,400           2,400
OCSE-75 for FY 2023 and forward.              61               2              40           4,880           2,440
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    Average Annual Burden Hours: 2,427
    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: Title IV-D of the Social Security Act as required by 45 
CFR 309.170(b).

Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-26323 Filed 12-3-21; 8:45 am]
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