Public Education Study: Public Knowledge of Abstinence and Abstinence Education

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
October 9 memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-09
OMB Questions on Attitudes Survey.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-09
DRAFT ABSTAIN OMB Package (4-24-07).pdf Supporting Statement B	2007-05-09
DRAFT ABSTAIN OMB Package (4-24-07).pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-05-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180446	Parent Interviews Other-instrument	New
180445	Adolescent Interviews Other-instrument	New
180444	Household Screener Other-Instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0325	ICR Reference No: 200705-0970-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Public Education Study: Public Knowledge of Abstinence and Abstinence Education
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/12/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/31/2007
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved per ACF memos of 9-24-07 and 10-9-07. Specifically, ACF agrees 1) to not provide assurances of confidentiality because it is not clear whether ACF has the statutority authority to do so; 2) to revise the race/ethnicity questions to comply with OMB standards; 3) to make it clear to respondents that the purpose of this survey is no longer to explore how parents and adolescents define abstinence; and 4) that the results of this study will not be used to evaluate a program or public information campaign.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	22,282	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,525	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In support of the goal to prevent unwed childbearing and sexually transmitted diseases, Congress has authorized funding to support abstinence education programs. Government policymakers need to ensure that these programs inform the public about the importance of abstinence. To learn more about the public's views, the Administration for Children and Families launched a study that will examine current attitudes toward abstinence and abstinence education. The Public Education Study: Public Knowledge of Abstinence and Abstinence Education is a public opinion survey of a nationally representative sample of adolescents and their parents. This telephone survey will cover topics related to views on abstinence and abstinence education. This information will be used to inform current public education campaigns as well as future campaigns, and to assist ACF with grant administration and technical assistance activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1110 Name of Law: Cooperative Research or Demonstration Projects
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 66787	11/16/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 16794	04/05/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Household Screener
Adolescent Interviews
Parent Interviews

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	22,282	0	0	22,282	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,525	0	0	2,525	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new data collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,321,817

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/31/2007

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