Objective Work Plan (OWP) and Objective Progress Report (OPR)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NonSub Change Request TemplateANAOWPFINAL.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-12-07
Supporting Statement A OPROWP2025_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
243211	Objective Progress Report (OPR) Instruction	Modified
10204	Objective Work Plan (OWP) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0452	ICR Reference No: 202501-0970-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202312-0970-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: ANA
Title: Objective Work Plan (OWP) and Objective Progress Report (OPR)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/17/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2026
Responses	500	233
Time Burden (Hours)	700	433
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Objective Work Plan (OWP) information collection is conducted in accordance with 42 USC of the Native American Programs Act of 1972, as amended. This collection is necessary to evaluate applications for financial assistance and determine the relative merits of the projects for which such assistance is requested, as set forth in Sec. 806 [42 USC 2991d-1](a)(1). The Ongoing Progress Report (OPR) information collection is conducted in accordance with Sec. 811 [42 USC 2992] of the Native American Programs Act and will allow the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Administration for Native American (ANA) to report quantifiable results across all program areas. It also provides grantees with parameters for reporting their progress and helps ANA better monitor and determine the effectiveness of their projects. This request includes revisions to the currently approved OPR and a request for an extension for the OPR and the OWP; there are no changes proposed to the OWP. ANA would like to coordinate the review and approval of the OWP/OPR and the Project Outcomes Assessment Survey (POAS) (OMB #0970-0379) information collection to align expiration dates in the future. ANA is currently revising the POAS in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 14112 (Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination) so took the opportunity to review and make updates, as needed, to the materials under this OMB number and is now submitting the updated materials in coordination with a revision request for OMB #: 0970-0379.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 2991d-1 Name of Law: Native American Programs Act
   US Code: 42 USC 2991 & 2992 Name of Law: Native American Programs 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:
	89 FR 89645	11/13/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 5889	01/17/2025
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
Objective Progress Report (OPR)	2	On-going Progress Report (OPR)
Objective Work Plan (OWP)	1	OWP Form - FY25

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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	500	233	0	267	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	700	433	0	267	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: ANA proposes the following changes to the OPR: • Page 1, line 5. ANA added “Federal Financial Report” for clarity in reference to the SF425. Section A • ANA eliminated questions A.1 and A.2 as they are confusing to recipients and ANA does not utilize the data gathered. • Item 3. Clarified the instructions and streamlined the activity status options. Section B • Item 3. Deleted and moved to Item 1. Reworded to specifically ask if there was a Key Personnel Change (Authorized Official (AOR) and Project Director/Principal Investigator (PIPD). And renumbered accordingly. • Item 3. Employment Tables. Added a section to indicate whether the position was vacant. Section C • Item 2. Added instruction pointing grant recipients to ANA TTA Centers if necessary. • Items 3-4. Deleted Section D • Added instruction for Project staff to work with their accounting/financial staff. • Items 3-9. Deleted • Item 10. Reworded for clarity and further specificity. Section F • Removed the work “Impact” in four places. ANA no longer uses the term Impact as in this instance. • Removed Three-Year Post Project Target. ANA no longer tracks this data. Section I • Item 2. Deleted. Section J • Item 1. Added 1.d. Did you count volunteers as part of your non-federal share? • Item 2. Reworded for clarity. Eliminated the percentages as multiple choice options and added a simplified Yes/NO/NA and a space to explain why the recipient might not have achieved the participation they anticipated.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,400

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? 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: 01/17/2025

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