Notice2024-19582
Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan
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August 30, 2024
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General Services Administration
Abstract
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, OES is proposing new data collection activities conducted for the National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The objective of this project is to provide a systematic look at the contributions of selected ARP-funded programs toward achieving equitable outcomes to inform program design and delivery across the Federal Government. The project will include in-depth, cross-cutting evaluations and data analysis of selected ARP programs, especially those with shared outcomes, common approaches, or overlapping recipient communities; and targeted, program-specific analyses to fill critical gaps in evidence needs. This information collection request is for three mixed or multi-method evaluations under the American Rescue Plan National Evaluation Generic Clearance (OMB #: 3090-0332, expires May 31, 2027).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70650-70651]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19582]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 3090-0332; Docket No. 2024-0001; Sequence No. 13]
Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National
Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan
AGENCY: Office of Evaluation Sciences; General Services Administration
(GSA).
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, OES is
proposing new data collection activities conducted for the National
Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The objective of this
project is to provide a systematic look at the contributions of
selected ARP-funded programs toward achieving equitable outcomes to
inform program design and delivery across the Federal Government. The
project will include in-depth, cross-cutting
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evaluations and data analysis of selected ARP programs, especially
those with shared outcomes, common approaches, or overlapping recipient
communities; and targeted, program-specific analyses to fill critical
gaps in evidence needs. This information collection request is for
three mixed or multi-method evaluations under the American Rescue Plan
National Evaluation Generic Clearance (OMB #: 3090-0332, expires May
31, 2027).
DATES: Submit comments on or before September 30, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice
to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Martin, Senior Program
Manager, 267-455-8556 at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98f9eae8b6f6f9ecf1f7f6f9f4b6fdeef9f4edf9ecf1f7f6d8ffebf9b6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9afbe8eab4f4fbeef3f5f4fbf6b4ffecfbf6effbeef3f5f4dafde9fbb4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Purpose
The goal of this study is to look systematically across the
selected subset of ARP programs, to provide an integrated account of
whether, how, and to what extent their implementation served to achieve
their intended outcomes, particularly with respect to advancing equity.
This package updates the generic requirement with instruments
tailored to three specific in-depth evaluations, outlining the
evaluation designs, information collection methods and instruments, and
associated burden. The three evaluations are:
<bullet> Integration of Funding to Increase Equitable Access to
Behavioral Health Crisis Services (Behavioral Health study)
<bullet> Local Innovations and Practices in the Equitable
Implementation of ARP Programs to Reduce Homelessness (Homelessness
study)
<bullet> State Coordination Strategies to Equitably Serve Children
Through the American Rescue Plan (State Coordination Strategies study)
The proposed information collection activities cover mixed-method
approaches to implement primarily outcome and process evaluations. Data
collection activities for these studies include: (1) interviews, (2)
focus groups, (3) short surveys of program participants and/or eligible
non-participants, and (4) data requests.
Respondents: State and local program administrators, program staff,
community-based program partners, and individuals who participate or
are eligible to participate in the relevant ARP programs.
B. Annual Burden Estimates
The burden estimates included in the supporting statements reflect
the expectations for information collection and related activities
associated with the conduct of this phase of three studies. During this
phase, we anticipate information collection to include key informant
interviews, web surveys,
Total respondents: 569.
Total Burden Hours: 432.
C. Public Comments
Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this
collection of information is necessary, whether it will have practical
utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection
of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and
methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond,
through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information
collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division, by
calling 202-501-4755 or emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fbbca8baa99e9ca89e98bb9c889ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="22657163704745714741624551430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>. Please cite OMB
Control No. 3090-0332, Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the
American Rescue Plan.
Lois Mandell,
Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, General Services
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-19582 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
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