Notice2022-15633
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) (OMB #0970-0537)
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Published
July 21, 2022
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Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration
Abstract
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing to extend data collection activity for BEES. We are not proposing any changes to the currently approved materials.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 139 (Thursday, July 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43527-43528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15633]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Building Evidence on
Employment Strategies (BEES) (OMB #0970-0537)
AGENCY: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration
for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing to
extend data collection activity for BEES. We are not proposing any
changes to the currently approved materials.
DATES: Comments are due within 60 days of publication. In compliance
with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 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#b1dec1c3d4d8dfd7ded2deddddd4d2c5d8dedff1d0d2d79fd9d9c29fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6d9c6c4d3dfd8d0d9d5d9dadad3d5c2dfd9d8f6d7d5d098dedec598d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>. Identify all requests by the title of
the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The purpose of BEES is to evaluate the effectiveness
of a range of programs designed to improve employment and earnings
outcomes for individuals with low incomes. More specifically, BEES is
primarily evaluating programs that serve adults whose employment
prospects have been affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and mental
health conditions. This is being accomplished through impact and
implementation studies. When possible, a randomized control trial
research design is being used for the impact evaluations. This request
for an extension is to complete the following data collection
activities: baseline, updated contact information, and follow up
surveys for the impact studies; an online staff survey; and qualitative
interviews with program participants and staff. In addition to
collecting these data, the BEES project will continue to maintain
consent forms for the collection of administrative data. Data collected
is being used to estimate the effects of the participating programs on
employment, earnings, and other key outcomes for the purpose of
assessing the effectiveness of the programs.
Respondents: The respondents in this extension will include
individuals who will enroll in BEES and complete the baseline survey
during this period. All study participants will be fielded the follow
up survey. We will also conduct qualitative interviews with program
staff and participants in the participating sites 1-2 times. Lastly,
program staff will be asked to complete a web-based survey.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Number of
Number of responses per Average
respondents respondent burden per Total burden Annual burden
Instrument (total over (total over response (in (in hours) (in hours)
request request hours)
period) period)
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Burden for previously approved, ongoing data collection
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Attachment D1-D5. Baseline 3,000 1 0.25 750 250
information form for
participants...................
Attachment E. Contact Update 4,300 1 0.1 429 143
Letter and Form................
Attachment F. Program managers, 80 2 1.5 360 120
staff, and partner interview
guide--SUD Programs............
Attachment G. Program managers, 20 2 1.5 45 15
staff, and partner interview
guide--Whole Family Approach
Programs.......................
Attachment K-1. 12-month Follow- 4,300 1 0.5 2,149.5 717
Up Participant Interview.......
Attachment L. Program Managers, 200 2 1.5 300 99
Staff, and Partners Interview
Guide..........................
Attachment M. Participant Case 84 1 1.5 126 42
Study Interview Guide..........
Attachment N. Program Staff Case 84 1 1 84 28
Study Interview Guide..........
Attachment O. Program Staff 300 1 0.5 150 50
Survey.........................
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,464.
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.
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Authority: Section 413 of the Social Security Act as amended by the
FY 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31).
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-15633 Filed 7-20-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-09-P
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