[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 34352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16768]


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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 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 Survey of Evidence-Based Practices in State Medicaid 
Plans: Coverage Structures, Access and Challenges--NEW

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
(SAMHSA) is conducting a survey to gather information about current and 
planned State Medicaid activities and policies related to six mental 
health/substance abuse evidence-based practices (EBPs). This survey is 
part of a five-year project to increase attention to and understanding 
of Medicaid mental health and substance abuse service issues among 
State Medicaid and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Directors, as well as 
improve the effectiveness of State Medicaid mental health services.
    The purpose of the survey is to determine the overall management 
and delivery of mental health and substance abuse services within 
Medicaid and the use of six specific evidence-based practices. The 
information provided through the survey will be vital to increasing 
awareness and understanding of Medicaid mental health/substance abuse 
evidence-based practice activities. This information will also be used 
to develop numerous products to help State Medicaid and Mental Health/
Substance Abuse Directors adopt, deliver, and refine existing policies 
about mental health and substance abuse EBPs.
    A survey will be sent to the director of each State Medicaid office 
in the 50 States and the District of Columbia, with responses expected 
over a four-week period. The survey contains a total of 116 questions 
on the overall management and delivery of mental health and substance 
abuse services within Medicaid and on the implementation of six EBPs 
within the State Medicaid program. However, respondents will complete 
part or all of the survey, depending on how many of the six EBPs are 
being implemented in their State. The survey will be sent 
electronically to State Medicaid Directors, and they may respond by e-
mail or facsimile. To reduce burden, prior to administering the survey 
several survey questions will be pre-completed based on existing 
information, as available.
    Below is the table of the estimated total burden hours:

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                                                                  Number of
                 Respondent                      Number of      responses per   Average  burden    Total burden
                                                respondents       respondent          hour            hours
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State Medicaid Directors....................              51                1                1               51
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    Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 
Room 7-1044, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 and e-mail her 
a copy at [email protected]. Written comments should be 
received within 60 days of this notice.

    Dated: July 10, 2009.
Dennis O. Romero,
Deputy Executive Officer and Deputy Director, Office of Program 
Services.
 [FR Doc. E9-16768 Filed 7-14-09; 8:45 am]
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