No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
No
Regular
04/20/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
7,264
7,264
12,559
12,559
0
0
The Formative Data Collections for ACF
Research generic was created to allow ACF to conduct a variety of
formative data collections to inform future research and evaluation
activities. ACF has used this umbrella generic clearance since 2008
and has found it very useful to inform research, evaluation, and
technical assistance efforts. The current approval for this
overarching generic expires in June 2021 but ACF has reached the
previously approved burden estimates faster than anticipated. This
is due to the usefulness of this tool in general, expanding ACF
research and evaluation portfolio, and the unforeseen and
unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
overarching generic has allowed project teams to collect
information to inform research plans during the pandemic, which has
been incredibly useful. This request is to extend approval of the
umbrella generic, Formative Data Collections for ACF Research, with
an increase in burden estimates.
US Code:
42
USC 1315 Name of Law: Social Security Act -- Demonstration
Projects
Given the usefulness of this
tool and demand for use, we request to increase the estimated
burden under 0970-0356 to accommodate additional ICRs under this
umbrella generic.
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:
(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;
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.