[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63257-63258]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22092]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9714]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: PEPFAR Program 
Expenditures

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
November 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2016-0048'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Office of the US 
Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy (S/GAC), U.S. Department 
of State, SA-22, 1800 G Street NW., Suite 10300, Washington, DC 20006.
     Fax: 202-663-2979.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Irum Zaidi, 1800 G St. NW., Suite 10300, SA-
22, Washington DC 20006, who may be reached on 202-663-2440 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: PEPFAR Program 
Expenditures.

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     OMB Control Number: 1405-0208.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of the U.S. Global AIDS 
Coordinator and Health Diplomacy (S/GAC).
     Form Number: DS-4213.
     Respondents: Recipients of U.S. government funds 
appropriated to carry out the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS 
Relief (PEPFAR).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1627.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1627.
     Average Time Per Response: 24 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 39,048 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The US President's Emergency Plan 
for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was established through enactment of the 
United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria 
Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-25), as amended by the Tom Lantos and Henry J. 
Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, 
and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Pub L. 110-293) (HIV/AIDS 
Leadership Act) to support the global response to HIV/AIDS. Data are 
collected from implementing partners in countries with PEPFAR programs 
using a standard tool (DS-4213) via an electronic web-based interface 
into which users directly upload data. These data are analyzed to 
produce mean and range in expenditures by partner per result/
achievement for all PEPFAR program areas. These analyses then feed into 
partner and program reviews at the country level for monitoring and 
evaluation on an ongoing basis. Summaries of these data provide key 
information about program costs under PEPFAR on a global level. 
Applying expenditure results will improve strategic budgeting, 
identification of efficient means of delivering services, accuracy in 
defining program targets, and will inform allocation of resources to 
ensure the program is accountable and using public funds for maximum 
impact.
    Methodology: Data will be collected in a web-based interface 
available to all partners receiving funds under PEPFAR. After 
implementing EA over the last few years, we learned that implementing 
partners (IPs) prefer the Microsoft Excel template based data 
collection process. By being able to download a template, prime IPs 
responsible for completing the submission are more effectively able to 
collaborate quickly with other key personnel and coordinate with other 
partners to enter the data. This approach also proves helpful where 
internet connectivity is not strong. After completing the Excel 
template, IPs upload the data to an automated system that further 
checks the data entered for quality and completeness. Automated checks 
reduce the time needed by IPs to complete the data cleaning process.

    Dated: September 9, 2016.
Max L. Aguilar,
Deputy Coordinator for Management, Budget, and Operations, Office of 
the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-22092 Filed 9-13-16; 8:45 am]
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