Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form Phase II Local Field Staff Interview	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form Phase I Phase I State Administrator Interview	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form Phase I Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
0067 OpioidCOVID19_Research Design2021 508.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-01-28	Repair queued
0067 Opiod Study_Supporting Statement Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-01-28	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
242584	Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs	Form and Instruction	Modified	Local Field Staff Interview
242584	Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs	Form and Instruction	Modified	Phase I State Administrator Interview
242584	Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0985-0067	ICR Reference No: 202101-0985-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-0985-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACL	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/02/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/29/2021
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2024	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2021
Responses	72	0	50
Time Burden (Hours)	54	0	16
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to understand the nature, extent, and impact of opioids on older adults and their families by interviewing APS staff. The study will look magnitude and characteristics of these cases. It will look at what investigative methods and challenges are specific to opioid cases. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, attention will also be made to the effects of pandemic on client circumstances, service gaps and needs, and outcomes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 470 2401 Name of Law: Elder Justice Act
  

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:
	85 FR 77217	12/01/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 77217	01/28/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) Programs	Phase II, Phase I	Phase I State Administrator Interview ,   Local Field Staff Interview

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	72	50	0	22	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	54	16	0	38	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: There is a program change increase of 38 annual burden hours. This increase includes the adjustment of interview hours; to 45-minute interviews with APS state administrators and local field staff.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $119,792

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Yes

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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: 01/29/2021

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