[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 20, 2019)] [Notices] [Pages 43146-43147] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-17887] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier: OS-0990-new] Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before September 19, 2019. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to [email protected] or via facsimile to (202) 395-5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherrette Funn, [email protected] or (202) 795-7714. When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0990-New-30D and project title for reference. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Title of the Collection: Evaluation of the Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX). Type of Collection: New. OMB No. 0990-NEW--Office of the Chief Technology Officer Abstract: The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is initiating an independent evaluation under the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) of the Kidney Innovation Accelerator--or KidneyX-- a public-private partnership between HHS/CTO and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). The KidneyX evaluation involves a mixed-methods design for data collection and analysis. The evaluation integrates qualitative techniques, such as document analysis and stakeholder interviews, to capture the details and effects of processes and changes within the KidneyX initiative. We will apply quantitative methods, such as surveys and econometric analysis, in discrete situations in which we find sufficient certainty and coherence in environmental conditions to conduct rigorous analysis. The evaluation will use a data-driven set of methodologies to address, to the extent possible, the central question of the effectiveness of KidneyX: The degree to which KidneyX contributed to any acceleration in the rate of innovation in the targeted area of kidney technology compared with how innovation would have progressed without KidneyX. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Number of Number of burden per Total burden Type of respondent Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hr) respondent min) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prize competition applicants.. Applicant 12 1 50/60 10 Interview Guide. Prize competition awardees.... Awardee 6 1 50/60 5 Interview Guide. [[Page 43147]] Prize competition non-awardees Non-awardee 6 1 50/60 5 Interview Guide. Other Stakeholders............ Other 6 1 50/60 5 Stakeholder Interview Guide. Prize competition applicants.. Pre-award Survey 300 1 30/60 150 Instrument. Prize competition awardees and Post-award 300 1 30/60 150 non-awardees. Survey Instrument. rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 325 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terry Clark, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019-17887 Filed 8-19-19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-04-P