[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 3, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46064-46065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21179]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Agency Information Collection Activities; Public Comment Request; 
Proposed Extension With Changes of a Currently Approved Collection; 
Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program

AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an 
opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of 
certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in 
the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, including each proposed extension of an existing 
collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the 
information collection requirements relating to ACL's Evidence-Based 
Falls Prevention Program. This notice solicits comments on a proposed 
extension with minor changes of a currently approved collection.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of 
information by December 4, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information 
to [email protected]. Submit written comments on the 
collection of information to: Shannon Skowronski, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services: Administration for Community Living, 
Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Skowronski at 
[email protected] or 202-795-7438.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal 
agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. 
``Collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of 
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a 
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) 
requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including 
each proposed extension or update of an existing collection of 
information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To 
comply with this requirement, ACL is publishing notice of the proposed 
collection of information set forth in this document.
    With respect to the following collection of information, ACL 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of ACL's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of ACL's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of 
information technology.
    The Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs is a cooperative 
agreement financed through the Prevention and Public Health Fund 
(PPHF), most recently with FY 2017 PPHF funds. The statutory authority 
for cooperative agreements under the current program announcement is 
contained in the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 300u-2 (Community 
Programs) and 300u-3 (Information Programs); and Consolidated and 
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Pub. L. 113-235, Div. G., 
Title II, Sec.  219(a); and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care 
Act, 42 U.S.C. 300u-11 (Prevention and Public Health Fund).
    The Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs support a national 
resource center and award competitive grants to implement evidence-
based community programs that have been proven to reduce the incidence 
of falls for older adults and adults with disabilities (including 
Tribal elders). The programs also identify sustainable funding 
mechanisms for these programs via the resource center, promote the 
importance of falls prevention strategies, and provide public education 
about the risks of falls and ways to prevent them.
    OMB approval of the existing set of Falls Prevention data 
collection tools (OMB Control Number, 0985-0039) expires on 01/31/2018. 
This data collection continues to be necessary for monitoring program 
operations and outcomes. ACL/AoA proposes to use the following tools: 
(1) Semi-annual performance reports to monitor grantee progress; (2) a 
Host Organization Data form to record location of agencies that sponsor 
programs that will allow mapping of the delivery infrastructure; and 
(3) a set of tools used to collect information at each program 
completed by the program leaders (Program Information Cover Sheet and 
Attendance Log), a Participant Information Form completed by each 
participant, and a Post Program Survey to be completed by a random 
sample of participants. ACL/AoA intends to continue using an online 
data entry system for the program and participant survey data. In 
addition to non-substantive formatting edits, minor changes are being 
proposed to 2 of the 5 currently approved tools, as indicated below. 
All changes proposed are based on feedback from a focus group that 
included a sub-set of current grantees and consultation with subject-
matter experts.
     On the Participant Information Form:
    1. Additional chronic conditions have been added to the list of 
options
    2. Question #11 (assessing the frequency and impact of falls) has 
been enhanced to include the location of the fall(s) and further assess 
impact
    3. Two questions have been added (#15 and #16) to examine 
modifications made to home and activity level
     On the Post-Program Survey:
    1. Question #2 (assessing the frequency and impact of falls) has 
been enhanced to include the location of the fall(s) and further assess 
impact
    2. Questions #6 and #7 have been modified slightly--removing 
references to home modifications and activity level. Home modifications 
and activity level are now addressed in questions #8 and #9 instead.

Estimated Annualized Burden Hours

    The proposed Falls Prevention Data Collection Tools can be found at 
ACL's Web site at: https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input.
    The total estimated burden is 4,345 hours per year. ACL/AoA 
estimates the burden of this collection of information as 288 hours for 
project staff, 1,435 hours for local agency staff, and 2,622 hours for 
individuals.

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                                                                                             Average
                                                                              Number of      time per    Total
      Type of respondent           Form name        Estimated number of     responses per    response    burden
                                                        respondents           respondent       (in       hours
                                                                                              hours)    (annual)
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Project staff................  Semi-annual       18......................  Twice a year...          8        288
                                Performance
                                Report.
Local agency leaders.........  Program           700 leaders.............  Twice a year           .50        700
                                Information                                 (one set per
                                Cover Sheet/                                program).
                                Participant
                                Information
                                Form/Attendance
                                Log/Post
                                Program Survey.
Local data entry staff.......                    46 data entry staff.....  Once per               .50        700
                                                                            program x 1400
                                                                            programs.
Local organization staff and   Host              700 staff...............  1..............        .05         35
 local database entry staff.    Organization
                                Data Form.
Program participants.........  Participant       16,390..................  1..............        .10      1,639
                                Information
                                Form.
Program participants.........  Post Program      983.....................  1..............        .10        983
                                Survey.
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    Total Burden Hours.......  ................  ........................  ...............  .........      4,345
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    Dated: September 20, 2017.
Mary Lazare,
Principal Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2017-21179 Filed 10-2-17; 8:45 am]
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