[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 11 (Friday, January 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2428-2429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00562]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-15-14AYC]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through
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the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)--Existing
Collection Without an OMB Control Number--National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)--Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC is requesting OMB approval to conduct information collection
for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for three
years beginning with the 2015 data collection cycle. The BRFSS is a
nationwide system of customized, cross-sectional telephone health
surveys sponsored by CDC. Information collection is conducted in a
continuous, three-part telephone interview process: screening,
participation in a common BRFSS core survey, and participation in
optional question modules that states use to customize survey content.
BRFSS coordinators in health departments in U.S. states, territories,
and the District of Columbia (collectively referred to as states) are
responsible for questionnaire content and survey administration. CDC
provides the states with technical and methodological assistance.
The BRFSS produces state-level information on adults 18 years and
older primarily on the health risk behaviors, health conditions, and
preventive health practices that are associated with chronic diseases,
infectious diseases, and injury. This information is used by state and
local health departments to plan and evaluate public health programs at
the state or sub-state level. For most states and territories, the
BRFSS provides the only source of data amenable to state and local
level health and health risk indicators.
Information collected through the BRFSS is also used by the federal
government and other entities. CDC makes annual BRFSS data sets
available for public use and provides guidance on statistically
appropriate uses of the data. CDC's authority to collect this
information is provided by the Public Health Service Act. Participation
in the BRFSS is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents other
than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are
255,915.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hr)
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U.S. General Population............... Landline Screener....... 440,486 1 1/60
Cell Phone Screener..... 223,334 1 1/60
Adults >= 18 Years.................... BRFSS Core Survey....... 494,650 1 15/60
BRFSS Optional Modules.. 484,757 1 15/60
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2015-00562 Filed 1-15-15; 8:45 am]
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