Community MH Services BG and SAPT BG Application Guidance and Instructions FY 2019-2021

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BG Application Block Grant Application Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Proposed Change to FY 2022-2023 MHBG-SABG Application Table 2-State Agency Planned Expenditure for COVID-19 Relief Funds 04012021 FINAL.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-20
Block Grant Emergency Change Supporting 4-14-2021_CLEAN.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-04-20
BG Supporting Statement 1.8.19.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-01-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
7545	Block Grant Application Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0930-0168	ICR Reference No: 202104-0930-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201901-0930-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/SAMHSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Community MH Services BG and SAPT BG Application Guidance and Instructions FY 2019-2021
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 04/23/2021
Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/20/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved	04/30/2022
Responses	119	119
Time Burden (Hours)	33,374	33,374
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: SAMHSA's SAPTBG and MHSBG are designed to provide States with the flexibility to design and implement activities and services to address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental disorders, substance use disorders and associated problems. The goals of the Block Grant programs are consistent with SAMHSA's vision for a high-quality, self-directed, and satisfying life in the community for everyone in America.

Emergency Justfication: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL. 116-260) appropriated $3.3 billion of additional COVID-19 Relief Supplemental funding to SAMHSA, $1.65 billion each to the Substance Abuse and Prevention Treatment Block Grant and Mental Health Services Block Grant for awarding to states beginning in FY21 to be expended by FY23. This additional funding will affect how States pay for and provide services as well as who will be the recipients of those services. In order to provide the best possible guidance and support, as well as make informed programming and budget decisions, SAMHSA needs additional information on each State’s expenditure plan for the COVID-19 Relief funds. Therefore, SAMHSA is requesting an emergency review and approval for changes to this information collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1917 Name of Law: Application for Grant - MH
   US Code: 42 USC 1932 Name of Law: Application for Grant - SAPT
  

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Block Grant Application	BG Application	BG Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	119	119	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33,374	33,374	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,715,368

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: 04/20/2021

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