[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23498-23499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09189]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-16-1061]
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
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) (OMB Control No.
0920-1061, exp. 3/31/2018)--Revision--National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)--Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Background and Brief Description
CDC is requesting OMB approval to revise information collection for
the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The BRFSS is a
nationwide system of annual, cross-sectional telephone health surveys
sponsored by CDC. BRFSS coordinators in health departments in U.S.
states, territories, and the District of Columbia (collectively
referred to as states) collaborate with CDC on questionnaire content
and survey administration.
An independent sample of adult, non-institutionalized respondents
is drawn each for each state and is based on the state's parameters for
state-level or sub-state analysis. Each state's annual questionnaire is
based on a common core that is administered by all states. In addition,
CDC provides support for standardized optional modules that states can
use to collect customized content. Information collection is conducted
in a continuous, three-part telephone interview process: Screening,
participation in core BRFSS questions, and participation in the
optional question modules. Both the core survey and the optional
modules are updated annually.
CDC requests OMB approval to incorporate a limited annual field
test into the BRFSS clearance. Field testing will be conducted
approximately 5-8 months in advance of the principal BRFSS survey.
Field tests are used to identify problems with new or updated
questions, instrument documentation or instructions, software errors,
or other implementation issues. Field tests are typically conducted in
one state. Addition of the annual field test will increase the
estimated annualized number of responses by 900 and the estimated
annualized burden by 382 hours. These estimates include allocations for
both respondent screening and completion of the field test survey. Each
year CDC will use the Change Request mechanism to request OMB approval
of the annual Field Test Supplement.
CDC and the states will continue to use BRFSS data to produce
state-level information about adults 18 years and older. BRFSS topics
include 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. In addition, CDC makes annual BRFSS data sets
available for public use and provides guidance on statistically
appropriate uses of the data.
Field test results will not be incorporated into the analytic data
sets. Field test results are used exclusively to inform the development
of the upcoming year's BRFSS questionnaire and the technical assistance
that CDC provides to states.
OMB approval is requested for three years. Participation in the
BRFSS is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents other than
their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 256,297.
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 hr)
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U.S. General Population............... Landline Screener....... 440,486 1 1/60
Cell Phone Screener..... 223,334 1 1/60
Field Test Screener..... 400 1 1/60
Adults >=18 Years..................... Core Survey............. 494,650 1 15/60
Optional Modules........ 484,757 1 15/60
Field Test Survey....... 500 1 45/60
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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. 2016-09189 Filed 4-20-16; 8:45 am]
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