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OMB Control No:
0906-0058
ICR Reference No:
202512-0906-006
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202307-0906-003
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/HRSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
12/23/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2026
Responses
8,800
14,800
Time Burden (Hours)
4,400
7,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
Substance Use–Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the ‘‘SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act 2020 requires an STAR LRP application. The legislative authority stating the need for the information collected in this application is found in Substance Use–Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the ‘‘SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act 2020. The Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will administer the STAR LRP. Under the STAR LRP, HHS will enter into contracts with selected primary care health professionals including behavioral health providers and paraprofessionals. In return, HHS will assist the awardees in their repayment of outstanding qualifying educational loans.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 271 0
Name of Law: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act 2020
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
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 38983
08/13/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 59841
12/22/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
PS LRP Privacy Act Release Authorization Form
7
PS LRP Privacy Act Release Authorization Form
Pediatric Specialty LRP Authorization for Disclosure of Loan Information Form
6
PS LRP Auth for Disc of Loan Info Form
PS LRP Employment Verification Form
8
PS LRP Employment Verification Form
Pediatric Specialty LRP Application
5
PS LRP Application
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Authorization for Disclosure of Loan Information
2
STAR LRP Authorization for Disclosure of Loan Information Form
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Employment Verification Form
4
STAR LRP Employment Verification Form
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Privacy Act Release Authorization Form
3
STAR LRP Privacy Act Release Authorization Form
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Program Application
1
STAR LRP Program Application
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
8,800
14,800
0
-6,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,400
7,400
0
-3,000
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The total estimated annualized burden hours have decreased for the STAR LRP due to a fewer number of respondents for this program.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,144,563
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Laura Cooper 301 443-2126 lcooper@hrsa.gov
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:
12/23/2025
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