Objective Work Plan (OWP) and Objective Progress Report (OPR)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NonSub Change Request TemplateANAOWPFINAL.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-12-07
SSA - ANA OWP OPR Extension_Final_7.31.23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
243211	Objective Progress Report (OPR) Instruction	Unchanged
10204	Objective Work Plan (OWP) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0452	ICR Reference No: 202312-0970-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202307-0970-016
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: ANA
Title: Objective Work Plan (OWP) and Objective Progress Report (OPR)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/07/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2026	09/30/2026
Responses	233	233
Time Burden (Hours)	433	433
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Objective Work Plan (OWP) information collection is conducted in accordance with 42 USC of the Native American Programs Act of 1972, as amended. This collection is necessary to evaluate applications for financial assistance and determine the relative merits of the projects for which such assistance is requested, as set forth in Sec. 806 [42 USC 2991d-1](a)(1). The Ongoing Progress Report (OPR) information collection is conducted in accordance with Sec. 811 [42 USC 2992] of the Native American Programs Act and will allow the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Administration for Native American (ANA) to report quantifiable results across all program areas. It also provides grantees with parameters for reporting their progress and helps ANA better monitor and determine the effectiveness of their projects. ACF has been working with the Department of Health and Human Services to simplify the application process for potential funding recipients. As part of these efforts ANA is streamlining its Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). Through this process ANA identified ways in which we can streamline the OWP, a required document for all ANA discretionary grant applicants. The purpose and use remain the same and applicants will still provide the necessary information for ACF with utility to meet the needs of ANA, but these changes do so in a more streamlined/less burdensome way.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 2991 & 2992 Name of Law: Native American Programs Act
   US Code: 42 USC 2991d-1 Name of Law: Native American Programs 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:
	88 FR 32227	05/19/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 51321	08/03/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Objective Progress Report (OPR)	1	Objective Work Plan (OWP)
Objective Work Plan (OWP)	1, 1 - Streamlined	OWP Form - FY 2020-2021 ,   OWP Form - FY24

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	233	233	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	433	433	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,400

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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? No

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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: 12/07/2023

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