Notice2026-09287
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
May 11, 2026
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Health and Human Services DepartmentSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 90 (Monday, May 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25586-25587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09287]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed
collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of
proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects
or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the
SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276-0361.
Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collections of
information are 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) ways to enhance 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.
Proposed Project: Application for the Reviewer Contact Information Form
(OMB No. 0930-0255)--Reinstatement
Section 501(h) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.
290aa), 2 CFR 200.205, and DHHS Grants Policy directs the Assistant
Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) to establish a merit review committee to carry
out the merit review requirements for applications received for
discretionary grant programs. SAMHSA administers large discretionary
grant programs under authorization of Title V, and, for many years,
SAMHSA has funded discretionary grants to provide substance use and
mental health services, research, technical assistance, and training to
advance behavioral health and to improve the lives of individuals
living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
In support of its merit review efforts, SAMHSA desires to continue
to expand the quantity and experience of peer reviewers it recruits for
their merit reviews of discretionary grant applications. To accomplish
that end, SAMHSA has determined that it is important to proactively
seek the inclusion of new and qualified individuals. Accordingly,
SAMHSA has developed an application form for use by individuals who
wish to apply to serve as SAMHSA peer reviewers.
The application form has been developed to capture the essential
information about the individual applicants. The most consistent method
to accomplish this is through completion of a standard form by all
interested people which captures their knowledge, education, and
expertise, in a consistent manner. SAMHSA will use the information
provided on the form to identify appropriate peer reviewers. Depending
on their knowledge, education, and expertise, applicants may be invited
to serve on merit review committees.
The following changes are proposed in the form:
1. Changed ``Gender'' to ``Sex''.
2. Removed ``Transgender'' and ``Prefer not to Answer'' from Sex
category.
3. Removed Ethnicity category and combined it with Race/Ethnicity.
4. Added ``Middle Eastern or North African'' under Race/Ethnicity.
5. Removed ``Mixed Race'' from Race/Ethnicity category.
6. Removed ``LGBTQ'' and ``Minorities (African American, Hispanic
or Latino, etc.)'' from Secondary Expertise.
7. Removed the SAMSHA Values That Promote Positive Behavioral
Health Statement on page 4.
The following table shows the annual response burden estimate.
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Burden/
Number of respondents Responses/ responses Total burden
respondent (hours) hours
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300............................................................. 1 1.5 450
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Send comments to SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fishers
Lane, Room 15E57-A, Rockville, Maryland 20857, OR email a copy to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#790a1814110a18090b18390a1814110a185711110a571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1764767a7f64766765765764767a7f6476397f7f6439707861">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments should be received by July
10, 2026.
Alicia Broadus,
Public Health Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2026-09287 Filed 5-8-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4162-20-P
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