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OMB Control No:
0970-0307
ICR Reference No:
201112-0970-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200803-0970-006
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/ACF
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Court Improvement Program-New Grants
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
12/20/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/28/2011
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Date Received in OIRA:
12/14/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2012
6 Months From Approved
Responses
208
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
7,904
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The information being collected is required by the Secretary as a prerequisite to receipt of a grant award. The information submitted will be used by the Children's Bureau to ensure compliance with the program requirements and serve as a basis for the provision of training and technical assistance to the grantee. The application information is provided by a representative of the highest State court of appeal in each State. Annual program reports and financial reports are required. The reports provide updates and changes in goals and activities and indicate how the funds are being used.
Emergency Justfication:
Emergency processing of information collections contained in OMB number 0970-0307 is requested as the agency cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because an unanticipated event has occurred. Very recent statutory change has been made, substantially altering the CIP application process. The statutory changes require the issuance of a new program instruction to guide State applications. Facts: Historically reauthorization has occurred with ample notice to incorporate changes prior to the application due date allowing grant awards to be timely made. Reauthorization often comes with statutory programmatic change. This year reauthorization occurred much later than anticipated with The Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act was signed into law on September 30, 2011 (public law 112-34). The Act amended the Social Security Act requiring substantial change to the CIP application process. CIP grants were formerly governed by two distinct program instructions. The changes in statute necessitated the creation of a single, combined program instruction incorporating the statutorily mandated changes. The creation of a new, consolidated PI was expedited following reauthorization. Internal clearance including review by general counsel was also expedited. The original application date for CIP grants was August 30, 2011. As reauthorization did not occur until 9/30/2011, it was necessary to postpone the application due date. As a postponed application due date means a postponed grant award date, CB was concerned with the impact lack of funding would have on State CIP programming and work. To gauge the impact of a late award date the Federal Project Officer spoke with a number of State CIP Directors and reviewed budgets. Based on this review it was determined that most State CIPs would be able to continue functioning for the first quarter without the infusion of new funds. After the first quarter a significant number of States indicated that programming would be significantly impacted without the FY 2012 award. Timeline: o Original CIP application due date 8/30/11 (was delayed due to lack of reauthorization) o Reauthorization occurred 9/30/11 (requiring a new PI and change in collection) o CIP project period began 10/1/11 o Adjusted application due date to accommodate OMB clearance 1/20/12 o Anticipated award date 2/20/12 (4 months into project period) To allow for a February award date, emergency processing by Jan 1, 2012 will be necessary. Consequences to States: Emergency processing of the new PI and collections contained therein are requested by no later than December 20, 2012. With an application due date of 1/20/12, States minimally need three weeks to review the PI and prepare a complete application. Absent expedited processing States will be unable to apply for grants and awards will be delayed, withholding critical funds to operated CIP programming and activities. Although States have indicated they can continue operations for 3-4 months without new funds, significant shortfalls and hardship will be likely after that time. The impact of not receiving grant awards by the end of February, 2012 include: o Inability of State CIPs to meet contractual obligations; o CIP staff layoffs; and o Cessation of certain or all CIP activities The application due date for CIP grants has already been delayed to the last possible date to avoid undue hardship. To avoid undue hardship we are requesting the use of emergency procedures to allow for a determination by December 20, 2011. The intent is to issue the Program Instruction soliciting applications by January 1, 2012. A request was submitted to OMB November 30 under normal clearance procedures with the 60 day notice published June 30 and the 30 day notice published November 23,2011.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 171 7406
Name of Law: Strengthening Courts
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual Program Report
Application
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
208
0
0
208
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
7,904
0
0
7,904
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
A new statute reduced the number of information collections and therefore reduced the overall burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$25,440
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Robert Sargis 2026907275
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
12/14/2011
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