76 FR 118 pgs. 35894-35895 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 76Number: 118Pages: 35894 - 35895
FR document: [FR Doc. 2011-15115 Filed 6-17-11; 8:45 am]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Sub Agency: Administration for Children and Families
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Title: Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Voting Access Application and Annual Report.
OMB No.: 0970-0327.
Description
This is a revision to include the application for the previously cleared Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Annual Report, Payments to States and Units of Local Government, 42 U.S.C. 15421).
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) application to States and Units of Local Government is required by Federal statute and regulation. Each State or Unit of Local Government must prepare an application to receive funds under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107-252, Title II, Subtitle D, Part 2, Sections 261 to 265, Payments to States and Units of Local Government to Assure Access for Individuals with Disabilities (42 U.S.C. 15421-25). The application is provided in writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
An annual report is required by Federal statute (the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002, Public Law 107-252, Section 261, Payments to States and Units of Local Government, 42 U.S.C. 15421). Each State or Unit of Local Government must prepare and submit an annual report at the end of every fiscal year. The report addresses the activities conducted with the funds provided during the year. The information collected from the annual report will be aggregated into an annual profile of how States have utilized the funds and establish best practices for election officials. It will also provide an overview of the State election goals and accomplishments and permit the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to track voting progress to monitor grant activities.
Respondents
Secretaries of State, Directors, State Election Boards, State Chief Election officials.
| Instrument | Number of respondents | Number of responses per respondent | Average burden hours per response | Total burden hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Voting Access Annual Report | 55 | 1 | 24 | 1,320 |
| Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Voting Access Application | 55 | 1 | 50 | 2,750. |
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,070.
Additional Information
Copies of the proposed collection may be obtainedby writing to the Administration for Children and Families,Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACFReports Clearance Officer. All requests should be identified bythe title of the information collection. E-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment
OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection ofinformation between 30 and 60 days after publication of thisdocument in the Federal Register . Therefore, a comment is bestassured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30days of publication. Written comments and recommendations forthe proposed information collection should be sent directly tothe following:Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project. Fax: 202-395-7285. E-mail: OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV. Attn: Desk Officer for the Administration for Children and Families.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-15115 Filed 6-17-11; 8:45 am]
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