Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision Making Processes

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
CDM OMB Package - Supporting Statement B - 6-4-08.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-06-18
CDM OMB Package - Appendix A, D, E, and F - 6-18-08.doc Supplementary Document	2008-06-18
CDM OMB Package - Supporting Statement A - 6-4-08.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-06-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
185669	Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision Making Processes Instrument #2: In-Home Observation Other-observational assessment	New
185668	Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision Making Processes Instrument #1: Telephone Survey Other-telephone survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0358	ICR Reference No: 200807-0970-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision Making Processes
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 11/06/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/11/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	160	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	240	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the current submission is to request OMB approval of the following data collection efforts as part of the Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision-Making Processes project: a structured telephone survey with both partners of 40 low-income couples (i.e. 80 individuals) followed by an in-home direct observation of each couple engaging in three decision-making interaction tasks. The goal of the project is to explore how low-income couples make decisions, specifically what predicts their decision-making processes and whether and how these processes are systematically related to the outcomes of their decisions, especially decisions related to social services funded by ACF.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	73 FR 9570	02/21/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 39963	07/11/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision Making Processes Instrument #1: Telephone Survey
Exploratory Study of Low-Income Couples' Decision Making Processes Instrument #2: In-Home Observation

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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	160	0	0	160	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	240	0	0	240	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: $363,063

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: 07/11/2008

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