[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8150-8151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-02295]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

    Title: Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Multi-
Component Evaluation--Data Collection Related to the Performance 
Analysis Study and the Impact and the In-depth Implementation Study.
    OMB No.: 0970-0398
    Description: The Office of Data Analysis, Research, and Evaluation 
(HHS/ACF/ACYF/ODARE) in the Administration for Children, Youth and 
Families (ACYF) and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation 
(HHS/ACF/OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) 
propose a data collection activity as part of the Personal 
Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Multi-Component Evaluation. The 
goals of the PREP Multi-Component Evaluation are to document how PREP 
programs are designed and implemented in the field, collect performance 
measure data for PREP programs, and assess the effectiveness of 
selected PREP-funded programs.
    The PREP Multi-Component Evaluation contains three components: the 
``Design and Implementation Study,'' the ``Performance Analysis 
Study,'' and the ``Impact and In-Depth Implementation Study.'' This 
notice is specific to data collection activities for both the 
Performance Analysis Study and the Impact and In-Depth Implementation 
Study.
    The Performance Analysis Study component entails the development of 
performance measures and collection and analysis of performance measure 
data from PREP and Competitive PREP (CPREP) grantees. Data will be used 
to determine if PREP and CPREP grantees are meeting performance 
benchmarks related to the program's mission and priorities.
    The Impact and In-depth Study component entails separate random 
assignment impact analyses accompanied by in-depth implementation 
analyses of four-to-five specific PREP-funded programs. The Impact and 
In-Depth Implementation Study will expand available evidence on whether 
the replication of evidence-based programs, or the substantial 
incorporation of elements of these programs, funded as part of PREP, 
are effective at delaying sexual activity, increasing condom or 
contraceptive use for sexually active youth, or reducing pregnancy 
among youth.
    A description of the activities proposed follows:
    Performance Analysis--CPREP Performance Measure Data Collection: 
Performance measurement data collection instruments will be 
administered to individuals representing CPREP grantees, CPREP program 
facilitators, other CPREP program staff, and CPREP program 
participants.
    Impact Analysis--Follow-up Instruments: Two follow-up surveys (one 
at approximately 6 months post-program and one at approximately 12-24 
months post-program) will be administered to study participants. 
Statistical analyses will be performed with these data to determine 
program effects.
    Impact Analysis--Administrative Data Collection: Data will also be 
collected from administrative records (e.g. school or state agency data 
bases) and used to determine program effects.
    In-depth Implementation Analysis--Implementation Instruments: Site 
visits will be conducted at two to three points during the program 
implementation period. During these site visits, in-person interviews, 
focus groups, and a web survey of program staff will be conducted. Data 
collected through these activities will provide an understanding of the 
selected programs' implementation and context and will allow for a 
description of each program and the treatment-control contrast to be 
evaluated in each site. Data will also help in interpreting impact 
findings.
    Respondents: Program applicants (i.e., adolescents); Data managers 
(e.g., at schools or state agencies); Program administrators and staff; 
Participating youth; and Community members.

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                      Number of       Average        Estimated       Estimated
            Instrument              Total number    responses per   burden hours   total burden    annual burden
                                   of respondents    respondent     per response       hours           hours
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                   Performance Analysis: Competitive PREP Performance Measure Data Collection
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Participant entry survey.........          60,420               1         .08333           5,035           1,678
Participant exit survey..........          48,336               1         .16667           8,056           2,685
Performance reporting system data             111               1       30                 3,330           1,110
 form............................
Implementation site data                      900               1       14                12,600           4,200
 collection......................
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    Estimated Annual Burden--      ..............  ..............  .............  ..............           9,673
     Subtotal for Performance
     Measure Data Collection.....
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                                     Impact Analysis: Follow-up Instruments
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First follow-up survey with                 4,800               1        0.75              3,600           1,200
 program applicants..............
Second follow-up survey with                2,250               1        0.75              1,688             563
 program applicants..............
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    Estimated Annual Burden--Sub-  ..............  ..............  .............  ..............           1,763
     total for Follow-up
     Instruments.................
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                                 Impact Analysis: Administrative Data Collection
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Administrative records...........               6               1        6                    36              12
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    Estimated Annual Burden--Sub-  ..............  ..............  .............  ..............              12
     total for Administrative
     Data Collection Instrument..
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                          In-depth Implementation Analysis: Implementation Instruments
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Focus group guide with                        320               1        1.5                 480             160
 participants....................
Semi-structured interview topic               160               2        1                   320             107
 guide with program staff and
 other stakeholders..............
Web survey of program staff......             100               2        0.5                 100              33
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    Estimated Annual Burden--Sub-  ..............  ..............  .............  ..............             300
     total for Implementation
     Instruments.................
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        TOTAL Estimated Annual     ..............  ..............  .............  ..............          11,748
         Burden..................
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    In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and 
Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the 
information collection described above. Copies of the proposed 
collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded 
by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of 
Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., 
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. Email 
address: [email protected]. All requests should be 
identified by the title of the information collection.
    The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the 
proposed collection of information is 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) 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. 
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted 
within 60 days of this publication.

Steven M. Hanmer,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-02295 Filed 2-4-13; 8:45 am]
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