[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 29, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 61267-61268] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-29129] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Proposed Data Collection Available for Public Comment In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide the opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (301) 443-0525. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance [[Page 61268]] of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Projects (1) FY 1997 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Application Voluntary Format and Content--Extension with no change--The Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x 1-9) authorizes block grants to States for the purpose of providing community based mental health services. Under the provisions of the law, States may receive allotments only after an application is approved by the Secretary, DHHS. For the FY 1997 CMHS Block Grant cycle, SAMHSA plans to provide States with the same voluntary application format and instructions as in FY 1996. The annual burden estimate is shown below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. of responses per Avg. burden per No. of respondents respondent response Total annual burden ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59................................... 1...................... 320 hours.............. 18,880 hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) FY 1997 Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Application Format--Extension with no change--The Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x 21-35 & 51-64) authorizes block grants to States for the purpose of providing substance abuse prevention and treatment services. Under the provisions of the law, States may receive allotments only after an application is submitted and approved by the Secretary, DHHS. For FY 1997 SAPT Block Grant cycle, SAMHSA plans to provide States with the same application forms and instructions as in FY 1996. These forms and instructions will enable States to comply with the requirements of the law and the regulations implementing the law. The annual burden estimate is shown below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. of responses per Avg. burden per No. of respondents respondent response Total annual burden ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60................................... 1...................... 530 hours.............. 31,800 hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant--45 CFR Part 96--Extension with no change--This interim final rule provides guidance to States regarding the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant legislation. The rule implements the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 42 U.S.C. 300x 21-35 & 51-64 by specifying the content of the States' annual report on and application for block grant funds. SAMHSA plans to request that OMB extend approval of the recordkeeping requirements in the rule with no changes. The annual recordkeeping burden estimate is shown below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total annual No. of recordkeepers Avg. annual burden recordkeeping per recordkeeper burden ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60.............................. 16 hours.......... 960 hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Send comments to Deborah Trunzo, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 16-105, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: November 22, 1995. Richard Kopanda, Acting Executive Officer, SAMHSA. [FR Doc. 95-29129 Filed 11-28-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P