Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) – Third Follow-up Data Collection

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB#0970-0397_Non-substantive Change Request_COVID-19_072220.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-07-23
Memo to OMB Pretest changes to PACE 72-month survey_02-26-18.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2018-02-26
PACE Followup OMB Appendix N_CONTACT UPDATE CALL SCRIPT_05242017.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix L2_72 Month Advance Letter_052017.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix L1_Previously Approved 36 Month Advance Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix K_ 72_Month Alternate Email Text_06172020.docx Supplementary Document	2020-07-23
PACE Followup OMB Appendix K1_ Previously Approved Email Text.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix J2_ 72_month_Survey Flyer_042017.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix J1_ Previously Approved 36_month_Survey Flyer.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix I PACE_Participant Newsletter_052017.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix H Informed Consent 11 13 14_052417.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix G2_72 Month Contact Info. Update Letter_052017.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix G1_Previously Approved 36-month Contact Info. Update Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix F_Previously Approved Contact Info. Update Form.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix D 72 Month Followup Survey Sources 042017.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix B Program Summaries.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix A CP Framework.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE 72 Mo Follow-up OMB Part B 06062017.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-06-14
PACE Followup OMB Appendix D 36 Month Followup Survey TOC Revised - clean.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-14
PACE 72 Mo Follow-up OMB Part A 06062017.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-06-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
227184	72-Month Follow-up Survey Other-Survey	Unchanged
212777	36-Month Follow-up Survey (Previously approved; no content changes) Other-Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0397	ICR Reference No: 202007-0970-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201802-0970-010
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: 19231
Title: Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) – Third Follow-up Data Collection
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/27/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/23/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2020	09/30/2020	09/30/2020
Responses	2,492	0	2,492
Time Burden (Hours)	2,125	0	2,125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing a data collection activity as part of the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) evaluation. The PACE project is an evaluation of promising programs and policies for improving employment and self-sufficiency outcomes for low-income, low-skilled adults. The PACE study is utilizing an experimental design in nine programs to assess the impact of promising interventions on education and training credential attainment, employment, earnings, and general well-being and will also include an implementation study and a cost-benefit study. PACE is one project within the broader portfolio of research that OPRE is using to assess the success of career pathways programs and models. This strategy also includes a multi-pronged research and evaluation approach for the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program to better understand and assess its activities and results. In order to maximize learning across the portfolio, development of the PACE and HPOG 1.0 Impact baseline and follow up surveys is being coordinated, and the majority of the data elements collected in these surveys are similar. Four data collection efforts for HPOG 1.0 Impact have been approved under OMB clearance number 0970-0394, and a fifth (new) request is being submitted at the same time as this request. The HPOG 1.0 Impact and PACE research teams coordinated on development of the 72-month survey. This submission seeks OMB approval for one follow-up data collection instrument: a 72-Month Follow-up Survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 42 - 131 1110 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 4341	01/13/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 27711	06/16/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
36-Month Follow-up Survey (Previously approved; no content changes)
72-Month Follow-up Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	2,492	2,492	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,125	2,125	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This evaluation involves new data collection that increases the public reporting burden under this OMB number. Additionally, some data collection under this OMB number has been completed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,192,534

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     No

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.     No

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? Yes

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 07/23/2020

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