Notice2022-06407

Proposed Information Collection Activity; 45 CFR 303.7-Provision of Services in Intergovernmental IV-D; Federally Approved Forms (OMB #0970-0085)

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Published
March 28, 2022

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Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration

Abstract

The Office of Child Support Enforcement is requesting a 3-year extension of the Provision of Services in Intergovernmental IV-D; Federally Approved Forms (OMB #0970-0085, expiration December 31, 2022). There are no changes requested to these forms.

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 17297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06407]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Proposed Information Collection Activity; 45 CFR 303.7--Provision 
of Services in Intergovernmental IV-D; Federally Approved Forms (OMB 
#0970-0085)

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 is requesting a 3-year 
extension of the Provision of Services in Intergovernmental IV-D; 
Federally Approved Forms (OMB #0970-0085, expiration December 31, 
2022). There are no changes requested to these forms.

DATES: Comments due within 60 days of publication. In compliance with 
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Administration for Children and Families 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#92fbfcf4fdf1fdfefef7f1e6fbfdfcd2f3f1f4bcfafae1bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01686f676e626e6d6d646275686e6f416062672f6969722f666e77">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
Identify all requests by the title of the information collection.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Description: Public Law 113-183, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and 
Strengthening Families Act, amends section 466(f) of the Social 
Security Act requiring all states to enact any amendments to the 
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act ``officially adopted as of 
September 30, 2008, by the National Conference of Commissioners on 
Uniform State Laws'' (referred to as UIFSA 2008). Section 311(b) of 
UIFSA requires states to use forms mandated by federal law. 45 CFR 
303.7(a)(4) also requires child support programs to use federally 
approved forms in intergovernmental IV-D cases unless a country has 
provided alternative forms.
    Respondents: State agencies administering a child support program 
under title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                                Total number  of      Average
                  Instrument                     Total number    responses  per    burden hours    Annual burden
                                                of respondents     respondent      per response        hours
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Transmittal #1--Initial Request...............              54            16,048            0.17         147,321
Transmittal #1--Initial Request                             54            16,048            0.05          43,330
 Acknowledgement..............................
Transmittal #2--Subsequent Action.............              54            12,036            0.08          51,996
Transmittal #3--Request for Assistance/                     54             2,407            0.08          10,398
 Discovery....................................
Uniform Support Petition......................              54             6,419            0.05          17,331
General Testimony.............................              54             6,419            0.33         114,387
Declaration in Support of Establishing                      54             2,407            0.15          19,497
 Parentage....................................
Child Support Locate Request..................              54               160            0.05             432
Notice of Determination of Controlling Order..              54                 2            0.25              27
Letter of Transmittal Requesting Registration.              54             9,629            0.08          41,597
Personal Information Form For UIFSA Sec.   311              54             6,419            0.05          17,331
Child Support Agency Confidential Information               54            19,258            0.05          51,997
 Form.........................................
Request for Change of Support Payment Location              54                80            0.05             216
 Pursuant to UIFSA 319(b).....................
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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 515,860.
    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: 45 CFR 303.7.

Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-06407 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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