Federal Register #2026-20723

SAMHSA Seeks Comment on Qualitative Research and Assessment Information Collection

SAMHSA is seeking public comment on extending its generic clearance for qualitative research and assessment information collection. - Government buyer: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). - Purpose: Gather information about emerging substance use and mental health policy issues, improve research and assessment instruments, and inform program and policy decisions. - Estimated participation: 15,000 respondents, with one response and one burden hour per respondent. - Procurement status: This is a public comment and information-collection notice, not a procurement request. No products, contracted services, quantities to purchase, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) requests an extension of its generic clearance to collect qualitative research and assessment information. The collection supports understanding emerging substance use and mental health policy issues, improving instruments, and informing program and policy decisions. The notice states that the information collection requirements and burden are unchanged; it estimates 15,000 respondents, one response per respondent, and one burden hour per response. Comments are due December 8, 2026.

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