HRSA Wants Comments on Rural Opioid Data Collection Forms
Published Date: 9/4/2026
Notice
Summary
HRSA is asking for public feedback on a new plan to track how well the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program is helping fight opioid addiction in rural areas. This program supports treatment and prevention efforts to save lives and improve health in small towns. Comments are open until October 5, 2026, and this review helps make sure the program collects the right info without wasting time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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RCORP grant reporting time burden
If you are a recipient of an RCORP grant (RCORP-Northern Border Rural Workforce, RCORP-Pathways, or RCORP-Overdose Response), HRSA is asking you to submit new performance measures. HRSA estimates 57 total respondents and a combined 68.22 annual burden hours: 8 respondents for Northern Border (1.21 hours each; 9.68 hours total), 12 respondents for Pathways (2.72 hours each; 32.64 hours total), and 37 respondents for Overdose Response (0.70 hours each; 25.90 hours total). Comments on the information collection must be received by October 5, 2026.
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