[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35002-35004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14796]


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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: National Outcome Measures (NOMs) for Substance Abuse 
Prevention--(OMB No. 0930-0230)--Revision

    This revised instrument will allow SAMHSA to collect information on 
a new strategic initiative--Military Families. The new items will be 
added to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's (CSAP) National 
Outcome Measures for Substance Abuse Prevention (NOMs). Data are 
collected from SAMHSA/CSAP grants and contracts where community and 
participant outcomes are assessed. The analysis of these data helps 
determine whether progress is being made in achieving SAMHSA/CSAP's 
mission. The primary purpose of this system is to promote the use among 
SAMHSA/CSAP grantees and contractors of common National Outcome 
Measures recommended by SAMHSA/CSAP with significant input from panels 
of experts and state representatives.
    With the addition of new questions regarding military families, 
there is a proposed new data collection instrument up for comment. 
Approval of this information collection will allow SAMHSA to continue 
to meet Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) reporting 
requirements that quantify the effects and accomplishments of its 
discretionary grant programs which are consistent with OMB guidance, 
and address goals and objectives outlined in the Office of National 
Drug Control Policy's Performance Measures of Effectiveness.
    CSAP has increased the number of questions in the instrument to 
satisfy reporting needs. The following paragraphs present a description 
of the changes made to the information collection. These questions will 
be contained in new sections in the Services tool.
    Military Family and Deployment-- CSAP proposes to add the following 
6 new items in the adult tool and 3 new items in the youth tool in a 
new section entitled ``Military Family and Deployment.''

Adult

1. Have you ever served in the Armed Forces, in the Reserves, or the 
National Guard [select all that apply]? No, (Skip to 2)
    1b. Are you currently on active duty in the Armed Forces, in the 
Reserves, or the National Guard [select all that apply]?
    1c. Have you ever been deployed to a combat zone?
2. Is anyone in your family or someone close to you on active duty 
in the Armed Forces, in the Reserves, or the National Guard, or 
separated or retired from the Armed Forces, Reserves, or the 
National Guard? No, (Skip to next section)
3. What is the relationship of that person (Service Member) to you?
    3b. Has the Service Member experienced any of the following 
(check all that apply):
    [cir] Deployed in support of Combat Operations (e.g. Iraq or 
Afghanistan)
    [cir] Was physically Injured during Combat Operations
    [cir] Developed combat stress symptoms/difficulties adjusting 
following deployment, including PTSD, Depression, or suicidal 
thoughts
    [cir] Died or was killed

Youth

1. Is anyone in your family or someone close to you on active duty 
in the Armed Forces, in the Reserves, or the National Guard, or 
separated or retired from Armed Forces, Reserves, or the National 
Guard? No, (Skip to next section)
2. What is the relationship of that person (Service Member) to you?

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    2b. Has the Service Member experienced any of the following 
(check all that apply):
[cir] Deployed in support of Combat Operations (e.g. Iraq or 
Afghanistan)
[cir] Was physically injured during combat operations
[cir] Developed combat stress symptoms/difficulties adjusting 
following deployment, including PTSD, Depression, or suicidal 
thoughts
[cir] Died or was killed
     Veteran Family Status and Areas of Deployment--SAMHSA is 
interested in collecting data on active duty and veteran military 
members. Collection of these data will allow CSAP to identify the 
number of veterans served, deployment status and location, and family 
veteran status in conjunction with the types of services they may 
receive. Identifying a participant's veteran status and deployment area 
allows CSAP and the grantees to monitor these participants and explore 
whether special services or programs are needed to treat them for 
substance abuse and other related issues. Identification of veteran 
status and other military family issues will also allow coordination 
between SAMHSA and other Federal agencies in order to provide a full 
range of services to veterans. CSAP will also be able to monitor their 
outcomes and activities per the NOMS. The total annual burden estimate 
is shown below:

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                                     Number of       Number of     Responses per      Hours/
       SAMHSA/CSAP program           grantees       respondents     respondent       response       Total hours
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                                                      FY 11
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Science/Services:
    Fetal Alcohol...............              23           4,800               3            0.4            5,760
Capacity:
    HIV/Targeted Capacity.......             122          31,964               3            0.83          79,590
    SPF SIG.....................              51  ..............               0  ..............  ..............
    SPF SIG/Community Level *...  ..............             765               1            0.83             635
    SPF SIG/Program Level *.....  ..............          19,125               3            0.4           22,950
    PFS.........................               5  ..............               0  ..............  ..............
    PFS/Community Level *.......  ..............              75               1            0.83              62
    PFS/Program Level *.........  ..............           1,875               3            0.4            2,250
    PPC.........................             N/A             N/A             N/A          N/A                N/A
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                                                      FY 12
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Science/Services:
    Fetal Alcohol...............              23           4,800               3            0.4            5,760
Capacity:
    HIV/Targeted Capacity.......             122          31,964               3            0.83          79,590
    SPF SIG.....................              51  ..............               0  ..............  ..............
    SPF SIG/Community Level *...  ..............             765               1            0.83             635
    SPF SIG/Program Level *.....  ..............          19,125               3            0.4           22,950
    PFS.........................              10  ..............               0  ..............  ..............
    PFS/Community Level *.......  ..............             150               1            0.83             125
    PFS/Program Level *.........  ..............           3,750               3            0.4            4,500
    PPC.........................              50          25,000               1            0.83          20,750
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                                                      FY 13
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Science/Services:
    Fetal Alcohol...............              23           4,800               3            0.4            5,760
Capacity:
    HIV/Targeted Capacity.......             122          31,964               3            0.83          79,590
    SPF SIG.....................              35  ..............               0  ..............  ..............
    SPF SIG/Community Level *...  ..............             525               1            0.83             436
    SPF SIG/Program Level *.....  ..............          13,125               3            0.4           15,750
    PFS.........................              15  ..............               0  ..............  ..............
    PFS/Community Level *.......  ..............             225               1            0.83             187
    PFS/Program Level *.........  ..............           5,625               3            0.4            6,750
    PPC.........................              50          25,000               1            0.83          20,750
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        Annual Average..........  ..............          11,271  ..............  ..............          18,739
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* The Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) and Partnerships for Success (PFS) have a
  three level evaluation: The Grantee, Community and Program Level. The Grantee level data will be pre-populated
  by SAMHSA. The use of the Community Level instrument is optional as they relate to targeted interventions
  implemented during the reporting period. At the program level, items will be selected in line with direct
  services implemented.


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    Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 
Room 8-1099, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 or e-mail her a 
copy at [email protected]. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

    Dated: June 8, 2011.
 Elaine Parry,
Director, Office of Management, Technology and Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-14796 Filed 6-14-11; 8:45 am]
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