2019-11303. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276-1112.

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collections of information are 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) ways to enhance 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.

    Proposed Project: SAMHSA Application for Peer Grant Reviewers

    (OMB No. 0930-0255)—Revision

    Section 501(h) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa) directs the Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish such peer review groups as are needed to carry out the requirements of Title V of the PHS Act. SAMHSA administers a large discretionary grants program under authorization of Title V, and, for many years, SAMHSA has funded grants to provide prevention and treatment services related to substance abuse and mental health.

    In support of its grant peer review efforts, SAMHSA desires to continue to expand the number and types of reviewers it uses on these grant review committees. To accomplish that end, SAMHSA has determined that it is important to proactively seek the inclusion of new and qualified representatives on its peer review groups. Accordingly, SAMHSA has developed an application form for use by individuals who wish to apply to serve as peer reviewers.

    The application form has been developed to capture the essential information about the individual applicants. The most consistent method to accomplish this is through completion of a standard form by all interested persons which captures information about knowledge, education, and experience in a consistent manner from all interested applicants. SAMHSA will use the information provided on the applications to identify appropriate peer grant reviewers. Depending on their experience and qualifications, applicants may be invited to serve as grant reviewers.

    The following changes are proposed in the form:

    • Added the collection of License # and Expiration Date to meet 21st Century CURES Act requirements.
    • Deleted the collection of experienced federal reviewer or non-federal reviewer information.
    • Under No SAMHSA Experience section, added collection of whether or not the potential reviewer had completed SAMHSA reviewer training with the date.

    Under the Target Population Section

    —Added the following distinctions:

    Tribes or Tribal Organizations

    Minorities (African American, Hispanic/Latino, etc)

    Under the Substance Abuse and Clinical Issues Section

    —Added the following distinctions:

    Medication Assisted Treatment

    Emergency Treatment

    Opioid Use Disorders

    —Deleted the following distinctions:

    Depression/Manic Depression

    Ecstasy

    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Personality Disorders

    Under the Other Expertise Section

    —Added the following distinctions:

    Recovery Support Services

    Behavioral Healthcare

    Rural Communities

    —Deleted the following distinctions:

    Faith Based Community Approaches

    Violence Prevention Programs

    Drug Courts

    The following table shows the annual response burden estimate.Start Printed Page 25067

    Number of respondentsResponses/ respondentBurden/ responses (hours)Total burden hours
    50011.5750

    Send comments to Janet Heekin, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15E21-B, Rockville, Maryland 20857, OR email a copy to janet.heekin@samhsa.hhs.gov. Written comments should be received by July 29, 2019.

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    Dated: May 24, 2019.

    Carlos Castillo,

    Committee Management Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-11303 Filed 5-29-19; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4162-20-P

Document Information

Published:
05/30/2019
Department:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2019-11303
Pages:
25066-25067 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2019-11303.Pdf