E8-5631. The United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request: See List of Evaluation Related ICRs Planned for Submission to OMB in Section A
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AGENCY:
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (the U.S. Institute), part of the Morris K. Udall Foundation, is planning to submit seven Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Six of the seven ICRs are for revisions to currently approved collections due to expire 06/30/2008 (OMB control numbers 3320-0003, 3320-0004, 3320-2005, 3320-0006, 3320-0007, and 3320-Start Printed Page 150080009). One ICR pertains to a new collection request. The seven ICRs are being consolidated under a single filing to provide a more coherent picture of information collection activities designed primarily to measure performance. The proposed collections are necessary to support program evaluation activities. The collection is expected neither to have a significant economic impact on respondents, nor to affect a substantial number of small entities.
Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, the U.S. Institute is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described at the beginning of the section labeled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Supporting statements for the proposed paperwork collections can be downloaded from the Institute's Web site http://www.ecr.gov/ecr.asp?link=557. Paper copies can be obtained by contacting Patricia Orr, Program Manager for Evaluation, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701, Fax: 520-670-5530, Phone: 520-901-8548, E-mail: orr@ecr.gov.
DATES:
Comments must be submitted on or before May 19, 2008.
ADDRESSES:
Submit your comments, referencing this Federal Register Notice, by e-mail to orr@ecr.gov, or by fax to 520-670-5530, or by mail to the attention of Patricia Orr, Program Manager for Evaluation, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701.
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Overview
To comply with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) (Pub. L. 103-62), the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, as part of the Morris K. Udall Foundation, is required to produce, each year, an Annual Performance Budget and an Annual Performance and Accountability Report, linked directly to the goals and objectives outlined in the Institute's five-year Strategic Plan. The U.S. Institute's evaluation system is key to evaluating progress towards achieving its performance commitments. The U.S. Institute is committed to evaluating all of its projects, programs and services not only to measure and report on performance but also to use this information to learn from and improve its services. The refined evaluation system has been carefully designed to support efficient and economical generation, analysis and use of this much-needed information, with an emphasis on performance measurement, learning and improvement.
As part of the program evaluation system, the U.S. Institute intends to collect specific information from participants in, and users of, several of its programs and services. Specifically, seven programs and services are the subject of this Federal Notice: (1) Conflict assessment services; (2) ECR and collaborative problem solving mediation services; (3) ECR and collaborative problem solving facilitation services; (4) training services; (5) facilitated meeting services; (6) roster program services; and (7) program support and services. Evaluations will mainly involve administering questionnaires to process participants and professionals, as well as members and users of the National Roster. Responses by members of the public to the Institute's request for information (i.e., questionnaires) will be voluntary.
In 2003, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center (CPRC) was granted the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to act as a named administrator of the U.S. Institute's currently approved information collections for evaluation. The CPRC and the U.S. Institute will seek approval as part of this proposed collection to continue this evaluation partnership. The U.S. Institute will also request similar status for the Department of Interior, Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution (CADR). Given that other agencies have approached the U.S. Institute seeking (a) evaluation services and (b) assistance in establishing their own internal evaluation systems, the U.S. Institute will also request OMB approval to continue to administer the evaluation questionnaires on behalf of other agencies. The burden estimates in the ICRs take into consideration the multi-agency usage of the evaluation instruments.
Key Issues
The U.S. Institute would appreciate receiving comments that can be used to:
i. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the U.S. Institute, including whether the information will have practical utility;
ii. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
iii. Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond, including suggestions concerning use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., allowing electronic submission of responses).
Section A. Information on Individual ICRs:
1. Conflict Assessment Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Conflict Assessment Services.
OMB Number: 3320-0003.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 455.
Total Annual Responses: 45.
Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes.
Total Annual Hours: 45.50.
Total Burden Cost: $2,047.50.
2. ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Mediation Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Mediation Services.
OMB Number: 3320-0004.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 2,250.
Total Annual Responses: 2,250.
Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.
Total Annual Hours: 761.50.
Total Burden Cost: $34,267.50.
3. ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Facilitation Services
Type of Information Collection: New Collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Facilitation Services.
OMB Number: Proposed New Collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 2,250.
Total Annual Responses: 2,250.
Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.
Total Annual Hours: 761.50.
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4. Training Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Training Services.
OMB Number: 3320-0006.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 1,950.
Total Annual Responses: 1,950.
Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes.
Total Annual Hours: 195.
Total Burden Cost: $8,775.
5. Facilitated Meeting Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Facilitated Meeting Services.
OMB Number: 3320-0007.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 3,150.
Total Annual Responses: 3,150.
Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes.
Total Annual Hours: 315.
Total Burden Cost: $14,175.
6. Roster Program Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Roster Program Services.
OMB Number: 3320-0005.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 600.
Total Annual Responses: 600.
Average Burden per Response: 5 minutes.
Total Annual Hours: 50.
Total Burden Cost: $2,250.
7. Program Support Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Program Support Services.
OMB Number: 3320-0009.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government.
Frequency: One time.
Annual Number of Respondents: 60.
Total Annual Responses: 60.
Average Burden per Response: 6.
Total Annual Hours: 6.
Total Burden Cost: $270.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5601-5609)
Start SignatureEnd Signature End Supplemental InformationDated: March 13, 2008.
Ellen Wheeler,
Executive Director, Morris K. Udall Foundation.
[FR Doc. E8-5631 Filed 3-19-08; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 03/20/2008
- Department:
- Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Action:
- Notice.
- Document Number:
- E8-5631
- Dates:
- Comments must be submitted on or before May 19, 2008.
- Pages:
- 15007-15009 (3 pages)
- PDF File:
- e8-5631.pdf