Notice2023-25133
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; of the Independent Living Services (ILS) Program Performance Report (PPR) 0985-0043
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Published
November 15, 2023
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCommunity Living Administration
Abstract
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This Proposed Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection (IC Ext) solicits comments on the information collection requirements relating to the Administration on Disabilities' Independent Living Services Program Performance Report.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78369-78370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25133]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Public Comment Request; of the Independent Living Services (ILS)
Program Performance Report (PPR) 0985-0043
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and
Human Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an
opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of
information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including
each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and
to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This
Proposed Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection (IC
Ext) solicits comments on the information collection requirements
relating to the Administration on Disabilities' Independent Living
Services Program Performance Report.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by January 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information
to: Peter Nye at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#36797f7a6666647775595b5b535842457657555a185e5e4518515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="420d0b0e12121003012d2f2f272c36310223212e6c2a2a316c252d34">[email protected]</span></a>. Submit written comments
on the collection of information to Administration for Community
Living, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Peter Nye.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Nye, Administration for
Community Living, Washington, DC 20201, (202) 795-7606 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1beb8bda1a1a3b0b29e9c9c949f8582b190929ddf999982df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ad5d3d6cacac8dbd9f5f7f7fff4eee9dafbf9f6b4f2f2e9b4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of
information'' is defined as and includes agency requests or
requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records,
or provide information to a third party. The PRA requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning
each proposed collection of information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting
the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement,
ACL is publishing a notice of the proposed collection of information
set forth in this document.
With respect to the following collection of information, ACL
invites comments on our burden estimates or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including:
(1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of ACL's functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACL's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used to determine burden estimates;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including using automated collection techniques when
appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
The Independent Living Services (ILS) program provides financial
assistance, through formula grants, to all fifty states, the District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and US Virgin Islands for expanding,
and improving the
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provision of, IL services. The Designated State Entity (DSE) is the
agency that, on behalf of the state, receives, accounts for, and
disburses funds received under Part B of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended (the Act). Funds are also made available for the
provision of training and technical assistance to Statewide Independent
Living Councils (SILCs). The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
requires three IL program reports: (1) State Plan for Independent
Living (SPIL); (2) ILS Program Performance Report; and (3) Center for
Independent Living (CIL) Program Performance Report.
This request is for the ILS PPR, which is submitted annually by the
SILC and DSE in every state, territory, and outlying area that receives
Part B funds and in the District of Columbia.
The ILS PPRs are used by ACL to assess grantees' compliance with
title VII of the Act, with 45 CFR part 1329 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, and with applicable provisions of the HHS Regulations at
45 CFR part 75. The ILS PPR serves as the primary basis for ACL's
monitoring activities in fulfillment of its responsibilities under
sections 706 and 722 of the Act. The PPR is also used by ACL to design
CIL and SILC training and technical assistance programs authorized by
section 721 of the Act.
ACL will adhere to best practices for collection of all demographic
information in accordance with OMB guidance--including, but not limited
to guidance specific to the collection of sexual orientation and gender
identity (SOGI) items that support alignment with Executive Order 13985
on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
Through the Federal Government, Executive Order 14075 on Advancing
Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex
Individuals, and Executive Order 13988 on Preventing and Combating
Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.
Understanding these disparities can and should lead to improved service
delivery for ACL's programs and populations.
The proposed data collection tools may be found on the ACL website
for review at: <a href="https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input">https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input</a>.
Estimated Program Burden: ACL estimates the burden of this
collection of information as follows:
The PPR Instrument and Instructions will be sent to representatives
of fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and US Virgin
Islands. The approximate burden for completion will be thirty-six hours
per respondent, which includes time to review the instructions, read
the questions, and complete responses. This results in a total survey
burden estimate of 2,016 hours.
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Number of Responses per Hours per Annual burden
Respondent/data collection activity respondents respondent response hours
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Survey...................................... 56 1 36 2016
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Dated: November 8, 2023.
Alison Barkoff,
Principal Deputy Administrator for the Administration for Community
Living, performing the duties of the Administrator and the Assistant
Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2023-25133 Filed 11-14-23; 8:45 am]
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