Pre-testing of Evaluation Data Collection Activities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment A -Use of Pretesting Generic Clearance (0970-0355) – 2018-2021.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-18
Supporting Statement B - Umbrella Generic for Pretesting_Extension 2021.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-05-18
Supporting Statement A - Umbrella Generic for Pretesting_Extension 2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-05-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
247483	Touchpoints for Addressing Substance Use Issues in Home Visiting: Performance Measurement Pilot Other-Reporting Tool	New
247466	Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation: Kindergarten Follow-Up (MIHOPE-K) Other-Recruitment Screener	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0355	ICR Reference No: 202105-0970-011
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201802-0970-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OPRE
Title: Pre-testing of Evaluation Data Collection Activities
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/21/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2021
Responses	3,825	3,825
Time Burden (Hours)	3,825	3,825
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks renewal of this generic survey development clearance to allow us to use samples of more than nine participants in applying methods useful for identifying instrument and procedural problems, suggesting solutions, and measuring the relative effectiveness of alternative solutions. OPRE studies ACF programs, and the populations they serve, through rigorous research and evaluation projects. These include evaluations of existing programs, evaluations of innovative approaches to helping low-income children and families, research syntheses and descriptive and exploratory studies. This generic clearance allows us to identify if and when an instrument may be simplified for respondents, respondent burden may be reduced, among other possible improvements. The research completed under this generic is intended to be informative in nature; the studies may be iterative, as variation in questions or procedures are proposed, evaluated, and retested. The pretesting of instruments is necessary to improve future ACF information collections, resulting in higher quality studies. The core methodology and target populations will be consistent and burden caps and token of appreciation structure are proposed in this request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1310 Name of Law: Social Security 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:
	86 FR 308	01/05/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 27624	05/21/2021
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
Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation: Kindergarten Follow-Up (MIHOPE-K)
Touchpoints for Addressing Substance Use Issues in Home Visiting: Performance Measurement Pilot

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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	3,825	3,825	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,825	3,825	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: $325,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     Yes

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? No

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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: 05/21/2021

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