National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and Youth Outcomes Survey - Final Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NYTD final suppt stmt FEB 2008 (II).doc Supporting Statement B	2008-02-22
NYTD final suppt stmt FEB 2008 (II).doc Supporting Statement A	2008-02-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
184087	National Youth in Transition Database	New
184086	Customer Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0340	ICR Reference No: 200911-0970-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200803-0970-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and Youth Outcomes Survey - Final Rule
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: 11/23/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2009
Terms of Clearance: OMB is willing to pre-approve the information collection request pertaining to the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) pursuant to ACF complying with the following terms of clearance as agreed upon by both ACF and OMB in previous negotiations dating back to February 2008: 1) The approval period for the ICR is 18 months, which is to coincide with the first 1½ years that the NYTD Rule is in effect. During this time, ACF will be assisting States in implementing the data collection system associated with the National Youth in Transition Database Rule, as well as assessing where States may need Technical Assistance and identifying where data quality lapses may occur most frequently. 2) During this period, ACF will create, publish, and distribute a Technical Assistance Guide that provides States with detailed methodology for how to collect the required data and on how to establish and maintain a database that adheres to the standards necessary to ensure reliable data that can be used for the required purposes of producing national estimates. This guide is expected to be available to States by the end of FY 2008. 3) Within 12 months of approving this ICR, ACF will provide OMB with a progress report on its current status in terms of fulfilling the rollout requirements specified by statute.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2009	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (42 U.S.C. 1305 et seq.) as amended by Public Law 106-169, requires State child welfare agencies to collect and report to HHS, data on the characteristics of youth receiving independent living services and information regarding their outcomes. The Final Rule and this data collection contain standard data collection and reporting requirements for States to meet the law's requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 677 Name of Law: Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0970-AC21	Final or interim final rulemaking	73 FR 10338	02/26/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Customer Survey
National Youth in Transition Database

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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	2	0	0	1	1	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2	0	0	1	1	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new rule with no burden since is only approved for 18 months.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,500,000

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: 03/11/2008

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