[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 39 (Wednesday, February 28, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9013-9014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3468]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 concerning

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opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, 
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 
will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more 
information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the 
information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer 
on (240) 276-1243.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collections of 
information are necessary for the proper performance 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; (c) 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 Project: Underage Drinking Prevention: Town Hall Meeting 
Feedback Form--New

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's 
(SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is proposing the 
project the 2008 Underage Drinking Prevention: Town Hall Meetings (THM) 
Initiative. In 2006, approximately 1,510 THMs were held in 1,262 
community-based organizations (CBO) throughout the Nation. Each of the 
THMs strived to increase the understanding and awareness of underage 
alcohol use and its consequences by encouraging individuals, families, 
and communities to address the problem. The local THMs gave communities 
the opportunity to come together to learn more about the new research 
on underage alcohol use and its impact on both the individuals and the 
community. They also discussed how their communities can best prevent 
underage alcohol use.
    To help guide decision making and planning for future THMs, SAMHSA/
CSAP plans to conduct a process assessment of the THMs to be held in 
2008. CBOs who agree to participate in this initiative will be asked to 
provide feedback about the implementation and results of the THMs in 
their community. This information collection is being implemented under 
the authority of Section 501(d) (4) of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 290aa).
    The contractor conducting this information collection will 
distribute a brief feedback form to all participating organizations. 
The form includes 14 items about the THM, including where, when, and 
who conducted the meeting, number of attendees, format of meeting, 
participants in the presentations, actions planned, media coverage of 
the meeting, composition of the audience, responses of the attendees, 
materials provided in the town hall meetings, and indications of 
increased awareness and increased involvement. In addition to 
distributing the feedback form, the contractor will be responsible for 
collecting, compiling, analyzing, and reporting on information 
requested through this feedback form.
    The feedback form will be completed by an estimated 1,200 employees 
from CBOs. The paper form will take an average of 10 minutes (.167 
hours) to review instructions, complete the form, and mail it in a 
self-addressed, stamped envelope. This burden estimate is based on 
comments from several potential respondents who reviewed the form and 
provided comments on how long it would take them to complete it.

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                                                 Number of      Responses per      Hours per        Total hour
                  Form name                     respondents       respondent        response          burden
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Feedback Form...............................           1,200                1             .167              120
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    Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 
Room 7-1044, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857. Written 
comments should be received within 60 days of this notice.

    Dated: February 22, 2007.
Elaine Parry,
Acting Director, Office of Program Services.
[FR Doc. E7-3468 Filed 2-27-07; 8:45 am]
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