[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53770-53772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21211]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects:
Title: U.S. Repatriation Program Forms.
OMB No.: 0970--NEW.
Description: The United States (U.S.) Repatriation Program was
established by Title XI, Section 1113 of the Social Security Act
(Assistance for U.S. Citizens Returned from Foreign Countries) to
provide temporary assistance to U.S. citizens and their dependents who
have been identified by the Department of State (DOS) as having
returned, or been brought from a foreign country to the U.S. because of
destitution, illness, war, threat of war, or a similar crisis, and are
without available resources immediately accessible to meet their needs.
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was
provided with the authority to administer this Program. On or about
1994, this authority was delegated by the HHS Secretary to the
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and later re-delegated
by ACf to the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The Repatriation Program
works with States, Federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations
to provide eligible individuals with temporary assistance for up to 90-
days. This assistance is in the form of a loan and must be repaid to
the Federal Government.
The Program was later expanded in response to legislation enacted
by Congress to address the particular needs of persons with mental
illness (24 U.S.C. 321 through 329). Further refinements occurred in
response to Executive Order (EO) 11490 (as amended) where HHS was given
the responsibility to ``develop plans and procedures for assistance at
ports of entry to U.S. personnel evacuated from overseas areas, their
onward movement to final destination, and follow-up assistance after
arrival at final destination.'' In addition, under EO 12656 (53 CFR
47491), ``Assignment of emergency preparedness
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responsibilities,'' HHS was given the lead responsibility to develop
plans and procedures in order to provide assistance to U.S. citizens
and others evacuated from overseas areas.
Overall, the Program manages two major activities, Emergency and
Non-emergency Repatriation Activities. The ongoing routine arrivals of
individual repatriates and the repatriation of individuals with mental
illness constitute the Program Non-emergency activities. Emergency
activities are comprised of group repatriations (evacuations of 50-500
individuals) and emergency repatriations (evacuations of 500 or more
individuals). Operationally, these activities involve different kinds
of preparation, resources, and implementation. However, the core
Program policies and administrative procedures are essentially the
same. The Program provides services through agreements with local
repatriation service providers (e.g. States, federal agencies, non-
governmental agencies, etc.). For the purpose of this Program, local
repatriation service provider (local provider) has the same definition
of ``agency'' as defined under 45 CFR 212.1(i).
1. The HHS Repatriation Program Emergency and Group Processing
Form: Under 45 CFR parts 211 and 212, ORR is to make findings setting
forth the pertinent facts and conclusions according to established
standards to determine whether an individual is an eligible person.
This form allows authorized staff to gather necessary information to
determine eligibility and needed services. This form is to be utilized
during emergencies and group repatriations. Individuals interested in
receiving Repatriation assistance will complete appropriate portions of
this form. State personnel will utilize this form as a guide to perform
an initial eligibility and needs assessment. An authorized federal
staff from the ACF will make final eligibility determinations through
the approval of this form.
2. The U.S. Repatriation Program Privacy and Repayment Agreement
Form: Under 45 CFR parts 211 and 212, individuals who receive Program
assistance are required to repay the federal government for the cost
associated to the services received. This form authorizes ORR to
release personal identifiable information to partners for the purpose
of providing services to eligible repatriates. In addition, through
this form, eligible repatriates agree to accept services under the
terms and conditions of the Program. Specifically, eligible repatriates
commit to repay the federal government for all services received while
in the Program. This form is to be completed by eligible repatriates or
authorized legal custodian. Exception applies to unaccompanied minors
and individuals eligible under 45 CFR 211, if no legal custodian is
identified.
3. Relinquish Repatriation Services Form: For individuals who are
eligible to receive repatriation assistance but opt to relinquish
services, this form is utilized to confirm and record repatriate's
decision to refuse Program assistance. This form is to be completed by
eligible repatriates or authorized legal custodian. Exception applies
to unaccompanied minors and individuals eligible under 45 CFR 211, if
no legal custodian is identified.
4. The U.S. Repatriation Program Emergency Financial Form: Under
Section 1113 of the Social Security Act, ORR is authorized to provide
temporary assistance directly or through utilization of the services
and facilities of appropriate public or private agencies and
organizations, in accordance with agreements providing for payment, as
may be determined by ORR. This form is to be utilized and completed by
ORR local providers to request reimbursement of reasonable and
allowable costs, both administrative and actual temporary services,
after emergency activities.
5. The U.S. Repatriation Program Non-Emergency Reimbursement Form:
Under Section 1113 of the Social Security Act, ORR is authorized to
provide temporary assistance directly or through arrangements, in
accordance with agreements providing for payment, as may be determined
by ORR. This form is to be utilized and completed by ORR local
providers to request reimbursement of reasonable and allowable costs,
both administrative and actual temporary services.
6. The U.S. Repatriation Program Financial Waiver Request Form: In
accordance with 45 CFR parts 211 & 212 individuals who have received
Repatriation assistance may be eligible to receive a waiver or deferral
of their repatriation loan. This form is to be completed by eligible
repatriates, authorized legal custodian, or the repatriation local
provider. Exception applies to unaccompanied minors and individuals
eligible under 45 CFR part 211, if no legal custodian is identified.
7. The U.S. Repatriation Program Temporary Assistance Extension
Request Form: Under 45 CFR parts 211 & 212 temporary assistance may be
furnished beyond the 90 days eligibility period. This form is to be
completed by the eligible repatriates, authorized legal custodian, or
the repatriation local provider. This form should be submitted to ORR
or its authorized grantee 14 days prior to the expiration of the 90
days eligibility period.
8. The U.S. Repatriation Program Individual Case Management Report
and Financial Claim Form: Under Section 1113 of the Social Security
Act, ORR is authorized to provide temporary assistance directly or
through agreements with public and private agencies. This form is to be
utilized and completed by ORR local provider to request reimbursement
of reasonable and allowable costs, both administrative and actual
temporary services. This form should also be utilized by the local
repatriation provider for submit case updates. This forms is to be
completed by authorized local providers.
Respondents: Repatriation Program local repatriation service
provider and individuals repatriated or evacuated by DOS from overseas.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Number of
Instrument Number of responses per Average burden Total burden hours
respondents respondent hours per response
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U.S. Repatriation Program 500 or more....... 1................. 0.15.............. 75 or more.
Emergency and Group Processing
Form.
U.S. Repatriation Program 1000 or more...... 1................. 0.05.............. 50 or more.
Privacy and Repayment Agreement
Form.
U.S. Repatriation Program 50 or more........ 1................. 0.05.............. 0.8 or more.
Relinquish Temporary Assistance
Form.
U.S. Repatriation Program 4 or more......... 1................. 0.20.............. 4 or more.
Emergency and Group Financial
Form.
U.S. Repatriation Program Non- 53 or more........ 1................. 0.20.............. 10.6 or more.
emergency Monthly Financial
Statement Form.
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U.S. Repatriation Program Loan 100 or more....... 1................. 1................. 100 or more.
Waiver Request Form.
U.S. Repatriation Program 500 or more....... 1................. 0.20.............. 100 or more.
Temporary Assistance Extension
Request Form.
U.S. Repatriation Program 1000 or more...... 1 or more......... 0.20.............. 200 or more.
Individual Case Management
Report.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 540.4.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 506(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: ACF 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.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-21211 Filed 8-29-13; 8:45 am]
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