89 FR 169 pgs. 70650-70651 - Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan
Type: NOTICEVolume: 89Number: 169Pages: 70650 - 70651
Pages: 70650, 70651Docket number: [OMB Control No. 3090-0332; Docket No. 2024-0001; Sequence No. 13]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2024-19582 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
Agency: General Services Administration
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 3090-0332; Docket No. 2024-0001; Sequence No. 13]
Submission for OMB Review; Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan
AGENCY:
Office of Evaluation Sciences; General Services Administration (GSA).
ACTION:
Notice of request for comments.
SUMMARY:
[top] Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, OES is proposing new data collection activities conducted for the National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The objective of this project is to provide a systematic look at the contributions of selected ARP-funded programs toward achieving equitable outcomes to inform program design and delivery across the Federal Government. The project will include in-depth, cross-cutting
DATES:
Submit comments on or before September 30, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under Review-Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Martin, Senior Program Manager, 267-455-8556 at arp.national.evaluation@gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Purpose
The goal of this study is to look systematically across the selected subset of ARP programs, to provide an integrated account of whether, how, and to what extent their implementation served to achieve their intended outcomes, particularly with respect to advancing equity.
This package updates the generic requirement with instruments tailored to three specific in-depth evaluations, outlining the evaluation designs, information collection methods and instruments, and associated burden. The three evaluations are:
• Integration of Funding to Increase Equitable Access to Behavioral Health Crisis Services (Behavioral Health study)
• Local Innovations and Practices in the Equitable Implementation of ARP Programs to Reduce Homelessness (Homelessness study)
• State Coordination Strategies to Equitably Serve Children Through the American Rescue Plan (State Coordination Strategies study)
The proposed information collection activities cover mixed-method approaches to implement primarily outcome and process evaluations. Data collection activities for these studies include: (1) interviews, (2) focus groups, (3) short surveys of program participants and/or eligible non-participants, and (4) data requests.
Respondents: State and local program administrators, program staff, community-based program partners, and individuals who participate or are eligible to participate in the relevant ARP programs.
B. Annual Burden Estimates
The burden estimates included in the supporting statements reflect the expectations for information collection and related activities associated with the conduct of this phase of three studies. During this phase, we anticipate information collection to include key informant interviews, web surveys,
Total respondents: 569.
Total Burden Hours: 432.
C. Public Comments
Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary, whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division, by calling 202-501-4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090-0332, Data Collection for a National Evaluation of the American Rescue Plan.
Lois Mandell,
Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, General Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-19582 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
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