Notice2024-19755
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Indian Child Welfare Quarterly and Annual Report
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Published
September 4, 2024
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentIndian Affairs Bureau
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71922-71923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19755]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
[256A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900; OMB Control Number 1076-0131]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Indian Child
Welfare Quarterly and Annual Report
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are proposing to renew an
information collection with revisions.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 4, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection request (ICR) should be sent within 30 days of
publication of this notice to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs (OIRA) through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202405-1076-008">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202405-1076-008</a> or by visiting <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> and selecting ``Currently under
Review--Open for Public Comments'' and then scrolling down to the
``Department of the Interior.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian
Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1001 Indian School Road NW,
Suite 229, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ceada1a3a3aba0babd8eaca7afe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f2c2022222a213b3c0f2d262e61282039">[email protected]</span></a>; (202) 924-
2650. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of
hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. You may also
view the ICR at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076-0131">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076-0131</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we
provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing
collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting
burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection
requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on
June 21, 2024 (89 FR 52076). No comments were received.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are
especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the
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agency, including whether or not the information will have practical
utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email
address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we
will be able to do so.
Abstract: The BIA is seeking to revise the information collection
conducted under 25 CFR 23, related to the Indian Child Welfare Act
(ICWA). The BIA uses the information to determine the extent of service
needs in local Indian communities, assess ICWA program effectiveness,
and provide date for the annual program budget justification. The
aggregated report is not considered confidential. The form must be
completed by Federally recognized Tribes that operate child protection
programs. Submission of this information by Federally recognized Tribes
allows the BIA to consolidate and review selected data on Indian child
welfare cases. The data is useful on a local level, to the Tribes and
Tribal entities that collect it, for case management purposes. The data
are useful on a nationwide basis for planning and budget purposes. We
are proposing to revise the consolidated caseload form into two forms
respectfully--Part A form, and Part B form--to facilitate the
appropriate Tribal officials filling out each. In addition, we have
attempted to make the forms more user-friendly by making the following
changes:
<bullet> Improving the form language and instructions.
<bullet> Utilizing Plain English standards and limiting the use of
technical terms and/or jargoon.
<bullet> Provide annual narrative guidance by adding 10 questions
to the form.
<bullet> Clearly label State and Tribal data in the instructions
and titles.
<bullet> Clearly define the difference between ICWA cases and Child
Protection.
<bullet> Clearly define form submission dates, signatures, and
certification roles of preparer and BIA Regional Social Worker.
Title of Collection: Indian Child Welfare Quarterly and Annual
Report.
OMB Control Number: 1076-0131.
Form Number: Part A, Part B.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federally recognized Tribes or Tribal
entities that are operating programs for Tribes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 565 per year, on
average.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2,260 per year, on
average.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Approximately 30 minutes
for Part A--ICWA Data; approximately 30 minutes for Part B--Tribal
Child Abuse and Neglect Data.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,130 per year on
average.
Respondent's Obligation: A response is required to obtain a
benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Four times per year for the Part A--ICWA
Data; if applicable, four times per year for Part B--Tribal Child Abuse
Neglect Data.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
Authority
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Steven Mullen,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs
and Collaborative Action--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-19755 Filed 9-3-24; 8:45 am]
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