Proposed Projects:
Title: Grants for Battered Women's Shelters.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: This information collection is authorized under Title III of the Child Abuse Amendments of 1984, Public Law 98-457, as amended. In response to the program announcement, the respondents submit information about their services program and their eligibility. Information that is collected is used to award grants under the Grants for Battered Women's Shelters program.
Respondents: State agencies administering the Family Violence Prevention and Services program.
Annual Burden Estimates:
| Instrument | Number of respondents | Number of responses per respondent | Average burden hours per response | Total burden hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State FVPSA Agencies | 53 | 1 | 6 | 318 |
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 318.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail address: grjohnson@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection.
The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is 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) 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. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: November 24, 2004.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-26534 Filed 12-1-04; 8:45 am]
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