[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73029-73030]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23417]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Alzheimer's and Dementia Program Data Reporting Tool 
(ADP-DRT) OMB Control Number 0985-0022

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 
information listed above. 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 proposed Revision for the 
information collection requirements related to Alzheimer's and Dementia 
Program Data Reporting Tool (ADP-DRT).

DATES: Comments on the collection of information must be submitted 
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by December 26, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information 
to: Erin Long ([email protected]). Address written comments on the 
collection of information to Administration for Community Living, 
Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Erin Long PRA comments Alzheimer's and 
Dementia Program Data Reporting Tool (ADP-DRT).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Long, [email protected], 202-
795-7389.

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 as and includes agency 
requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, 
keep records, or provide information to a third party. The PRA requires 
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register 
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each 
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before 
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this 
requirement, ACL is publishing a notice of the proposed collection of 
information set forth in this document. With respect to the following 
collection of information, ACL invites comments on our burden estimates 
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including:
    (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) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected;
    (3) accuracy of ACL's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used to determine burden estimates;
    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 Older American's Act requires ACL to evaluate ``demonstration 
projects that support the objectives of this Act, including activities 
to bring effective demonstration projects to scale with a 
prioritization of projects that address the needs of underserved 
populations, and promote partnerships among aging services, community-
based organizations, and Medicare and Medicaid providers, plans, and 
health (including public health) systems. (Section 201 (42 U.S.C. 3011) 
Sec. 127. Research and Evaluation).
    To fulfill the evaluation requirements and allow for optimal 
federal and state-level management of ACL's Alzheimer's Disease 
Program, specific information must be collected from grantees.
    The current reporting tool is set to expire 12/31/2023. The 
Alzheimer's and Dementia Program (ADP) Project Officer has reviewed the 
current data collection procedures to ensure the acceptability of these 
items as appropriate and thorough evaluation of the program, while 
minimizing burden for grantees.
    The result of this process is the proposed modifications to the 
existing data collection tool. ACL is aware that different grantees 
have different data collection capabilities. It is understood that, 
following the approval of the modified data collection tool, ACL will 
work with its grantees to offer regular training to ensure minimal 
burden.
    To support alignment with Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial 
Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal 
Government, Executive Order 14075 on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, 
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, and 
Executive Order 13988 on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the 
Basis of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, ACL is adding three 
sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) items to the ADP-DRT. 
Understanding these disparities can and should lead to improved service 
delivery for ACL's programs and populations served.
    The proposed data collection tools may be found on the ACL website 
for review at https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input.
    Estimated Program Burden:
    ACL estimates the burden associated with this collection of 
information as follows:

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                                                                                   Average time
      Type of respondent            Form name        Number of     Frequency of    per response    Total burden
                                                    respondents      response       (in hours)    hours (annual)
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Grantee.......................  ADSSP-DRT.......              69               2            6.64          916.32
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............          916.32
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    Dated: October 18, 2023.
Alison Barkoff,
Senior official performing the duties of the Administrator and the 
Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2023-23417 Filed 10-23-23; 8:45 am]
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