The Office of Human Services Emergency
Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR), within the Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) seeks to improve the collection and
storage of client data and optimize transfer of case files to
State, Tribal, or Territorial partners upon Immediate Disaster Case
Management (IDCM) program closure. The information collection will
serve to optimize services delivered to individuals and households
impacted by a disaster. In addition, it will better support
State/Tribal/Territorial and Federal planning for disaster
survivors' human service needs.
DATE: September 12, 2017
TO: Mr. Josh Brammer, Policy Analyst Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)
THROUGH: Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer Office of
Planning, Research and Evaluation, (OPRE) Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) FROM: Roberto Garza, LCDR, U.S Public
Health Service, and Acting Director Office of Human Services
Emergency Preparedness Response (OHSEPR) Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) SUBJECT: Request for the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to Authorize Emergency Processing for
the Submissions of Collections of Information. REQUEST: This is a
“revision to OMB Control Number 0970-0461” and we need approval by
9/22. BACKGROUND: Due to the unforeseen climatic events of
Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, the OHSEPR cannot reasonably
comply with the normal clearance procedures and is requesting
authorization to use the emergency processing procedures under
Section 1320.13. The recent climatic events of Hurricane Harvey and
Hurricane Irma have created catastrophic disasters in Texas,
Louisiana, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida. President
Trump has declared these climatic events as major disaster
declarations. FEMA is providing assistances to these states and
territories under declaration numbers DR-4332 & DR-4337. There
are looming public health issues related to flooding, and
especially among at risk populations. Risks include contracting
water‐borne and vector‐borne diseases, substance abuse, and mental
health concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and
homelessness. Therefore, it is essential for the mission of ACF to
activate the Immediate Disaster Case Management (IDCM) Electronic
Case Management Record System (ECMRS). The ECMRS will be used to
collect and manage information from the disaster affected clients.
This information includes demographics, disaster caused unmet
needs, and referrals provided. The information collected is
critical to develop a recovery plan for each survivor. DATED:
September 12, 2017 ________________________ Roberto Garza, LCDR
U.S. PHS Acting Director, OHSEPR DATED: September 12, 2017
________________________ Lisa Swanson ECMRS System Owner (SO) IDCM
Program Coordinator, OHSEPR
US Code:
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USC 5189d Name of Law: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act
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:
(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;
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.