[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10494-10495]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04069]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
Submission for OMB Review; Emergency Clearance Request Human
Influenza Surveillance of Health Care Centers in the United States and
Taiwan
SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 3507(j) of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
(NIAID), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for emergency review
and processing of this information collection by March 7, 2015. NIAID
is requesting emergency processing of this information collection,
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13, because NIAID cannot reasonably comply with
the normal clearance procedures which would cause a delay and likely
prevent or substantially disrupt the collection of information. A delay
in starting the information collection would hinder the agency in
accomplishing its mission to the detriment of the public good. Public
harm could result through the loss of critically needed information to
understand the causes of severity of influenza and associated morbidity
and mortality during the Northern hemisphere 2014-15 influenza season.
The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the
respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection
that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1,
1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Written
comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are
invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the function of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the
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burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond,
including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding
the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be
directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory
Affairs, [email protected] or by fax to 202-395-6974,
Attention: NIH Desk Officer.
DATES: Comment due date: Comments regarding this information collection
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 7 days
of the date of this publication.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and
instruments, contact Dr. Diane Post, Program Officer, Respiratory
Diseases Branch, NIAID, NIH 5601 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD or call
non-toll-free number at 240-627-3348 or email your request, including
your address to: [email protected]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Collection: Human Influenza Surveillance of Health Care
Centers in the United States and Taiwan, (NIAID), 0925--NEW, National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National
Institutes of Health (NIH).
Need and Use of Information Collection: This study will identify
individuals with influenza through focused surveillance in key regions
of the United States and Taiwan, rapidly identify circulating influenza
strains to identify those with pandemic potential and create an
invaluable bank of human samples from patients with influenza to
characterize the basis of severe disease--a critical knowledge gap
impacting effectiveness of decision-making around patient care. The
2014-15 influenza season is unique because the dominant circulating
strain is an H3N2 strain that is not sensitive to the immunity induced
by the influenza vaccine formulation administered to the general
public. Our study will provide insight into viral determinants that may
be contributing to the severity of influenza and associated morbidity
and mortality this season. Capturing samples from this influenza season
is essential for understanding the public health implications the virus
may have in the future, and discerning the reasons behind the severity
of the disease it causes.
OMB approval is requested for 6 months. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized
burden hours are 500.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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Patients.................................... 500 2 30/60 500
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Dated: February 20, 2015.
Dione Washington,
Project Clearance Liaison, NIAID, NIH, NIAID, NIH.
[FR Doc. 2015-04069 Filed 2-25-15; 8:45 am]
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