Federal Register #2026-13621

Notice of Information Collection Activities for PATH Program Annual Report Manual by HHS/SAMHSA

This notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), addresses information collection activities for the PATH Program Annual Report Manual. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Purpose: - Notice of proposed changes to the PATH Program Annual Report Manual - Updates to Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards for FY2026 - Key Details: - Modifications to demographic questions and labels to align with updated HMIS standards - Summary of estimated annual reporting burden and costs for states and local provider agencies - Procurement Information: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Focus on data collection and reporting standards, not procurement

Description

This notice announces the submission for OMB review of information collection activities by the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, seeking comments on the proposed collection. The submission is for a reinstatement with change to the approved Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH) Program Annual Report Manual. The changes include updates to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards for FY2026, such as removal and addition of demographic questions and updates to labels to align with the latest standards. The estimated annual burden and costs for states and local provider agencies are also summarized.

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