[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8150-8151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-02295]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Title: Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Multi-
Component Evaluation--Data Collection Related to the Performance
Analysis Study and the Impact and the In-depth Implementation Study.
OMB No.: 0970-0398
Description: The Office of Data Analysis, Research, and Evaluation
(HHS/ACF/ACYF/ODARE) in the Administration for Children, Youth and
Families (ACYF) and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation
(HHS/ACF/OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
propose a data collection activity as part of the Personal
Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Multi-Component Evaluation. The
goals of the PREP Multi-Component Evaluation are to document how PREP
programs are designed and implemented in the field, collect performance
measure data for PREP programs, and assess the effectiveness of
selected PREP-funded programs.
The PREP Multi-Component Evaluation contains three components: the
``Design and Implementation Study,'' the ``Performance Analysis
Study,'' and the ``Impact and In-Depth Implementation Study.'' This
notice is specific to data collection activities for both the
Performance Analysis Study and the Impact and In-Depth Implementation
Study.
The Performance Analysis Study component entails the development of
performance measures and collection and analysis of performance measure
data from PREP and Competitive PREP (CPREP) grantees. Data will be used
to determine if PREP and CPREP grantees are meeting performance
benchmarks related to the program's mission and priorities.
The Impact and In-depth Study component entails separate random
assignment impact analyses accompanied by in-depth implementation
analyses of four-to-five specific PREP-funded programs. The Impact and
In-Depth Implementation Study will expand available evidence on whether
the replication of evidence-based programs, or the substantial
incorporation of elements of these programs, funded as part of PREP,
are effective at delaying sexual activity, increasing condom or
contraceptive use for sexually active youth, or reducing pregnancy
among youth.
A description of the activities proposed follows:
Performance Analysis--CPREP Performance Measure Data Collection:
Performance measurement data collection instruments will be
administered to individuals representing CPREP grantees, CPREP program
facilitators, other CPREP program staff, and CPREP program
participants.
Impact Analysis--Follow-up Instruments: Two follow-up surveys (one
at approximately 6 months post-program and one at approximately 12-24
months post-program) will be administered to study participants.
Statistical analyses will be performed with these data to determine
program effects.
Impact Analysis--Administrative Data Collection: Data will also be
collected from administrative records (e.g. school or state agency data
bases) and used to determine program effects.
In-depth Implementation Analysis--Implementation Instruments: Site
visits will be conducted at two to three points during the program
implementation period. During these site visits, in-person interviews,
focus groups, and a web survey of program staff will be conducted. Data
collected through these activities will provide an understanding of the
selected programs' implementation and context and will allow for a
description of each program and the treatment-control contrast to be
evaluated in each site. Data will also help in interpreting impact
findings.
Respondents: Program applicants (i.e., adolescents); Data managers
(e.g., at schools or state agencies); Program administrators and staff;
Participating youth; and Community members.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Number of Average Estimated Estimated
Instrument Total number responses per burden hours total burden annual burden
of respondents respondent per response hours hours
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Performance Analysis: Competitive PREP Performance Measure Data Collection
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Participant entry survey......... 60,420 1 .08333 5,035 1,678
Participant exit survey.......... 48,336 1 .16667 8,056 2,685
Performance reporting system data 111 1 30 3,330 1,110
form............................
Implementation site data 900 1 14 12,600 4,200
collection......................
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Estimated Annual Burden-- .............. .............. ............. .............. 9,673
Subtotal for Performance
Measure Data Collection.....
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Impact Analysis: Follow-up Instruments
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First follow-up survey with 4,800 1 0.75 3,600 1,200
program applicants..............
Second follow-up survey with 2,250 1 0.75 1,688 563
program applicants..............
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Estimated Annual Burden--Sub- .............. .............. ............. .............. 1,763
total for Follow-up
Instruments.................
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Impact Analysis: Administrative Data Collection
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Administrative records........... 6 1 6 36 12
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Estimated Annual Burden--Sub- .............. .............. ............. .............. 12
total for Administrative
Data Collection Instrument..
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In-depth Implementation Analysis: Implementation Instruments
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Focus group guide with 320 1 1.5 480 160
participants....................
Semi-structured interview topic 160 2 1 320 107
guide with program staff and
other stakeholders..............
Web survey of program staff...... 100 2 0.5 100 33
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Estimated Annual Burden--Sub- .............. .............. ............. .............. 300
total for Implementation
Instruments.................
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TOTAL Estimated Annual .............. .............. ............. .............. 11,748
Burden..................
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In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above. Copies of the proposed
collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded
by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW.,
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. Email
address: [email protected]. All requests should be
identified by the title of the information collection.
The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Steven M. Hanmer,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-02295 Filed 2-4-13; 8:45 am]
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