OPRE Study: Human Services Programs in Rural Contexts Study [Descriptive Study]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix F_Email from Project Directors to Respondents_virtual.docx Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix E_Email from Project Directors to Respondents_in person.docx Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix D_Initial Email to Program Directors Virtual_012921_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix C_Initial Email to Program Directors In Person_012921_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix B_IRB Approval and Exempt Determination.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix A_Responses to Federal Register Notice Comments_012921_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Supporting Statement B_ACF Rural Contexts_012921_clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-02-10
Supporting Statement A - ACF Rural Context_012921_V3_clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
245742	Nonprofit or Partner Organizations Site Visit Discussion Guide (Instrument 4) Other-Discussion Guide	New
245741	Staff Site Visit Discussion Guide (Instrument 3) Other-Discussion Guide	New
245740	Program Directors and Leaders Site Visit Discussion Guide (Instrument 2) Other-Discussion Guide	New
245739	Site Visit Planning Template (Instrument 1a or 1b) Other-Template	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202102-0970-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OPRE Study: Human Services Programs in Rural Contexts Study [Descriptive Study]
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/19/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	24 Months From Approved
Responses	126	0
Time Burden (Hours)	189	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to collect data to capture the challenges and unique opportunities of administering human services programs in rural contexts. This descriptive study will collect data from 12 case study communities (sites) to provide ACF with a rich description of human services programs in rural contexts, as well as reveal opportunities for strengthening the capacity of human services programs to promote the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities in rural contexts. The data collected in this study are not intended to be generalized to a broader audience. The study team do not intend for this information to be used as the principal basis for public policy decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 613 Name of Law: Social Security Act § 413 (Title IV-A)
   US Code: 42 USC 603 Name of Law: Social Security Act § 403 (Title IV-A)
   US Code: 42 USC 711 Name of Law: Social Security Act Title V § 511
   US Code: 42 USC 1397 Name of Law: Social Security Act § 2008
  

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 76579	11/30/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 14932	03/19/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Site Visit Planning Template (Instrument 1a or 1b)
Program Directors and Leaders Site Visit Discussion Guide (Instrument 2)
Staff Site Visit Discussion Guide (Instrument 3)
Nonprofit or Partner Organizations Site Visit Discussion Guide (Instrument 4)

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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	126	0	0	126	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	189	0	0	189	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: This is a new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $226,883

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.     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: 03/19/2021

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