Grants to States for Access and Visitation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Grants to States for Access and Visitation (Local Service Providers) Form	Modified
Form 1 Grants to States for Access and Visitation Form	Modified
Attachment A Revised AVSurvey March 11 2012 (16) FINAL.docx Supplementary Document	2012-04-23
Attachment A Revised AVSurvey March 11 2012 (16) FINAL.docx Supplementary Document	2012-04-23
FINAL AV program Survey OMB SUPPORTING STATEMENT March 14 2012 REVISED APRIL 17 2012.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-04-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187256	Grants to States for Access and Visitation (Local Service Providers) Form	Modified
10033	Grants to States for Access and Visitation Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0204	ICR Reference No: 201204-0970-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200811-0970-002
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grants to States for Access and Visitation
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: 07/17/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/24/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2012
Responses	354	0	314
Time Burden (Hours)	5,664	0	4,710
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The PRWORA of 1996 provides funding for state programs to facilitate noncustodial parents' access to and visitation of their children. Formula grants are provided to each state and territory. States are required to provide OCSE - on an annual basis - with information on services funded along with the inclusion of relevant data such as the number of persons served, sources of referrals, and program outcomes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 104 - 193 469 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:
	76 FR 50481	08/15/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 22788	04/17/2012
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
Grants to States for Access and Visitation	1	2013-2015 State Spreadsheet
Grants to States for Access and Visitation (Local Service Providers)	1	Local Spread Sheet

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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	354	314	0	40	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,664	4,710	0	954	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: Additonal data elements to improve the administration of the program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $33,250

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

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]? 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? 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: 04/24/2012

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