Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 195 (Friday, October 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 64673]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20723]



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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: SAMHSA Generic Clearance for the Collection of 
Qualitative Research and Assessment (OMB No. 0930-0397)--Extension

    Section 505 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa-4) 
establishes the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality 
(CBHSQ) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration (SAMHSA). Among other responsibilities, the statute 
directs CBHSQ to coordinate SAMHSA's integrated data strategy; provide 
statistical and analytical support for SAMHSA activities; recommend 
performance metrics to evaluate activities supported by SAMHSA; and 
coordinate efforts to improve the quality of SAMHSA services and the 
evaluation of activities carried out by the agency.
    Consistent with these authorities, the Substance Abuse and Mental 
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is requesting an extension to 
the generic clearance for purposes of conducting qualitative research 
to gain a better understanding of emerging substance use and mental 
health policy issues, improve the development and quality of 
instruments, and to ensure SAMHSA leadership, centers and offices have 
recent data and information for program and policy decision-making. 
This request is an extension of a previously approved collection. There 
are no changes to the information collection requirements or burden. 
Editorial and clarifying revisions have been made to the Supporting 
Statement to improve accuracy, clarity, and consistency; these 
revisions do not change the scope or burden of the approved collection. 
By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful 
insights into perceptions and opinions but are not statistical surveys 
that yield results that can be generalized beyond the population of 
study.
    This collection of information is necessary to enable SAMHSA to 
receive feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our 
mission to lead public health and service delivery efforts. that treat 
mental illness, especially serious mental illness, prevent substance 
abuse and addiction, and provide treatments and supports to foster 
recovery while ensuring access and better outcomes for all. SAMHSA is 
the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
(HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health 
of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with 
mental and substance use disorders, and their families. SAMHSA pursues 
this mission by providing grant funding opportunities and guidance to 
states and territories, as well as tribal and local communities; 
technical assistance to grantees and practitioners; publishing and 
sharing resources for individuals and family members seeking 
information on prevention, treatment and recovery; collecting, 
analyzing, and sharing behavioral health data; collaborating with other 
Federal agencies to evaluate programs and improve policies; and raising 
awareness of available resources through educational messaging 
campaigns and events. Activities conducted under this generic clearance 
may support program improvement, research and assessment, instrument 
development, identification of emerging behavioral health issues, and 
other appropriate internal information needs.

                                             Estimated Total Burden
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                                                                Number of       Average burden
            Type of respondent                 Number of      responses per       hours per        Total burden
                                              respondents      respondent          response           hours
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SAMHSA internal and external stakeholders.         15,000                 1                  1           15,000
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    Send comments to SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fisher 
Lane, Room 15E57A, Rockville, MD 20852 OR email a copy to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3744565a5f44564745567744565a5f4456195f5f4419505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7c4d6dadfc4d6c7c5d6f7c4d6dadfc4d699dfdfc499d0d8c1">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Written comments should be received by 
December 8, 2026.

Alicia Broadus,
Public Health Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2026-20723 Filed 10-8-26; 8:45 am]
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