Federal Register #0935-0122

AHRQ Seeks Public Comment on Research Reporting System Information Collection Changes

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) regarding proposed changes to its Research Reporting System information collection. - Government Buyer: - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Seeking public input on extending and modifying the AHRQ Research Reporting System (ARRS) information collection - ARRS collects progress and preliminary findings from AHRQ-supported extramural research (grants, contracts, challenge competitions) - Key Details: - No procurement of products or services; this is an information collection activity - Proposed changes include reducing annual reporting burden and expanding applicability to more research activities - Estimated annual respondent burden: 450 respondents, 225 hours total - Estimated annual cost burden: $26,725.50 - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment is requested on the proposed extension and changes to the information collection - The system is used for tracking progress and findings from AHRQ-funded research

Description

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the extension with change of the currently approved information collection "AHRQ Research Reporting System (ARRS)" OMB No. 0935-0122. The extension reflects a reduced annual reporting burden and expanded applicability to AHRQ-supported extramural research activities conducted through grants, contracts, and challenge competitions. The ARRS system is used to report project progress and important preliminary findings for AHRQ-funded research activities, supporting initiatives such as performance monitoring, budgeting, knowledge transfer, and strategic planning. Comments on this notice must be received by August 17, 2026.

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