[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 183 (Tuesday, September 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57190-57191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24029]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30 Day-15-15AOX]
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 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
Harmful Algal Bloom Illness Surveillance System (HABISS)--NEW--
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
(NCEZID) is requesting approval for surveillance activities through
Harmful Algal Bloom-related Illness Surveillance System (HABISS).
HABISS data surveillance was previously covered under OMB Control No.
0920-0004. Previous Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) surveillance under HABISS
ceased due to defunding. NCEZID is now managing the HAB surveillance
module. Surveillance through HABISS is now a priority within NCEZID due
to the Great Lakes Restorative Initiative.
The goal of the Harmful Algal Bloom-related Illness Surveillance
System (HABISS) is to receive data on harmful algal blooms (HABs) and
human and animal illnesses related to HAB exposures. Data reported to
HABISS will be accessible to state health departments, federal partners
and other stakeholders to better characterize HABs and single human and
animal illness related to HAB exposures and to inform future prevention
efforts.
Data will be collected electronically, with data elements collected
via the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). Single human and
animal illnesses related to HAB exposures, and environmental data about
HABs will be voluntarily reported by state agencies. The data collected
will be analyzed and presented through summaries and reports.
The total burden is 57 hours.
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Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hrs.)
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State Epidemiologists................. Harmful Algal Bloom 57 3 20/60
Illness Surveillance
System (HABISS) data
elements (electronic,
year-round).
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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. 2015-24029 Filed 9-21-15; 8:45 am]
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