[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 7, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15729-15730]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-7847]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration on Aging


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Semi-Annual and Final Reporting Requirements for Older 
Americans Act Title IV Discretionary Grant Program

AGENCY: Administration on Aging, HHS.

ACTION: Notice

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SUMMARY: The Administration on Aging (AoA) is announcing an opportunity 
for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by 
the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), 
Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register 
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each 
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments on the information

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collection requirements relating to the continuation of an existing 
collection for Performance Progress Reports for Older Americans Act 
Title IV grantees.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of 
information by May 31, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information 
to: [email protected].
    Submit written comments on the collection of information to Lori 
Stalbaum, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201 or by fax to 
Lori Stalbaum at 202-357-3469.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Stalbaum at 202-357-3452 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal 
agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. 
``Collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 
1320.3(c) and includes agency request or requirements that members of 
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a 
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) 
requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including 
each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, 
before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with 
this requirement, AoA is publishing notice of the proposed collection 
of information set forth in this document. With respect to the 
following collection of information, AoA invites comments on: (1) 
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of AoA's functions, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of AoA's 
estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, 
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information 
technology.
    The Administration on Aging (AoA) plans to continue an existing 
approved collection of information for semi-annual and final reports 
pursuant to requirements in Title IV of the Older Americans Act. 
Through its Title IV program, AoA supports projects for the purpose of 
developing and testing new knowledge and program innovations with the 
potential for contributing to the well-being of older Americans. 
Deliverables required by AoA of all Title IV grantees are semi-annual 
and final reports, as provided for in the Department of Health and 
Human Services regulations, 45CFR Part 74, Section 74.51. These Title 
IV grantee performance reporting requirements can be found on AoA's Web 
site at http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Reporting_Requirements/docs/FinalReportHandbook.doc. AoA estimates the burden of this collection of 
information as follows: Frequency: Semi-annually with the Final report 
taking the place of the semi-annual report at the end of the final year 
of the grant. Respondents: States, public agencies, private nonprofit 
agencies, institutions of higher education, and organizations including 
tribal organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 600. Total 
Estimated Burden Hours: 12,000.

    Dated: April 1, 2009.
Edwin L. Walker,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. E9-7847 Filed 4-6-09; 8:45 am]
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