[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 187 (Friday, September 26, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57969-57971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22977]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[DR.5B814.IA001213]


Revision of Agency Information Collection for Reporting Systems 
for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs is submitting to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request for approval for the collection 
of information for the Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 
Demonstration Project. The information is currently authorized by OMB 
Control Number 1076-0135, which expires January 31, 2017.

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DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to the 
Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at the Office of 
Management and Budget, by facsimile to (202) 395-5806 or you may send 
an email to: [email protected]. Please send a copy of 
your comments to Jack Stevens, Division Chief, Office of Indian Energy 
and Economic Development, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., MS-20 SIB, Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: 
(202) 208-4564; email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Stevens, (202) 208-6764. You may 
review the information collection request online at http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the 
Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs is seeking revisions for 
the information collection conducted under OMB Control Number 1076-
0135, Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project. 
This information allows the Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development (IEED), which reports to the Assistant Secretary--Indian 
Affairs, to document satisfactory compliance with statutory, 
regulatory, and other requirements of the various integrated programs. 
Public Law 102-477 authorized tribal governments to integrate federally 
funded employment, training, and related services and programs into a 
single, coordinated, comprehensive service delivery plan. Funding 
agencies include the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health 
and Human Services. Indian Affairs is statutorily required to serve as 
the lead agency and provides a single, universal report format for use 
by tribal governments to report on integrated activities and 
expenditures. The IEED shares the information collected from these 
reports with the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
    There are currently four information collections associated with 
this OMB Control Number: IA 7701--Narrative Report, IA 7702--
Statistical Report, IA 7703--Financial Report, and IA 7703A--Tribal 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report. These 
forms are included in this request and will continue to be authorized 
for use until 2017.
    The revision reduces the number of forms to two: Statistical Report 
and Financial Expenditure Report. The previous TANF Financial Report 
and Financial Report have been combined to create the Financial 
Expenditure Report, allowing tribes to complete and submit the 
information on one form. Revisions were made to the Narrative Report 
and Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance. In 
addition, a new guidance document, ``Function Cost Categories,'' has 
been added for reference.
    The new reporting forms (Version 2) will replace the currently 
approved forms (Version 1) after 2017. To the extent possible, tribes 
should begin using the new reporting forms (Version 2) as they enter 
new contracts, but in no case later than the 2017 expiration date. 
Until then, the BIA will continue to accept either version of the forms 
to ensure a smooth transition in reporting and to allow time for 
training and technical assistance.

II. Request for Comments

    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs requests your comments on 
this collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information 
collection for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could 
minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the 
respondents.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before 
including your address, phone number, email address or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your 
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs received 7 comments in 
response to the 60-day comment period published in the Federal Register 
on February 14, 2014 (79 CFR 8985). The comments included questions and 
suggestions to clarify the instructions. A few commenters expressed 
concerns regarding the implementation, including training, of the 
revised forms. The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, along with 
Federal partners, reviewed the comments and made changes to clarify the 
instructions and forms. In addition, an implementation plan, which will 
encompass training, is in development. A detailed copy of the comments 
and responses can be seen on the following Web site: http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/DWD/index.htm.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0135.
    Title: Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration 
Project.
    Brief Description of Collection: Public Law 102-477 authorized 
tribal governments to integrate federally-funded employment, training 
and related services programs into a single, coordinated, comprehensive 
delivery plan. This revision request creates two versions: Version 1 
retains the currently approved forms (IA 7701--Narrative Report, IA 
7702--Statistical Report, IA 7703--Financial Report, and IA 7703A--
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report) 
and Version 2 reduces the numbers of forms from four to three 
(Narrative Report, Statistical Report and Financial Expenditure 
Report). In Version 2, revisions were made to the Narrative Report and 
Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance and 
include a new guidance document, ``Function Cost Categories.'' A 
response is required to obtain and retain benefits.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Indian tribes participating in Public Law 102-477.
    Number of Respondents: 64 on average.
    Total Number of Responses: 197 on average.
    Frequency of Response: Each respondent must supply the information 
for the Narrative Report, Financial Expenditure Report and Statistical 
Report once.
    Estimated Time per Response: Ranges from 2 to 60 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 4,730 hours.
    Estimated Total Non-Hour Dollar Burden: $320.


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    Dated: September 19, 2014.
Phillip L. Brinkley,
Senior Advisor for Information Resources--Indian Affairs (Interim).
[FR Doc. 2014-22977 Filed 9-25-14; 8:45 am]
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