[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41541-41543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15116]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-16-16LL]
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
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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
Evaluation of Enhancing HIV Prevention Communication and
Mobilization Efforts through Strategic Partnerships--New--National
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP),
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
In an effort to refocus attention on domestic HIV and AIDS, CDC
launched the Act Against AIDS (AAA) initiative in 2009 with the White
House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AAA is a
multifaceted national communication initiative that supports reduction
of HIV incidence in the U.S. through multiple, concurrent communication
and education campaigns for a variety of audiences including, the
general public, populations most affected by HIV and health care
providers. All campaigns support the comprehensive HIV prevention
efforts of CDC and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
Within this context, the CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
(DHAP) is implementing various partnership activities to increase HIV
awareness among the general public, reduce new HIV infections among
disproportionately impacted populations, and improve health outcomes
for people living with HIV and AIDS in United States and its
territories. For example, DHAP is funding the ``Enhancing HIV
Prevention Communication and Mobilization Efforts through Strategic
Partnerships'' program. Partners funded under the partnership program
will (1) support the dissemination of Act Against AIDS (AAA) campaign
materials, messaging, and other CDC resources that support HIV
prevention and (2) implement national engagement efforts focusing on
HIV prevention and awareness. Partners represent civil, media, and
LGBT-focused organizations.
In addition, DHAP will continue to support the Business Responds to
AIDS (BRTA) program. Founded in 1992, the purpose of the BRTA program
is to engage and support the private sector in promoting HIV education,
awareness, and policies in the workplace. This partnership between CDC,
business, labor, and the public health sector aims to encourage
businesses to implement HIV/AIDS policies and education programs in the
workplace with the overarching goal of increasing public understanding
of, involvement in, and support for HIV prevention. Other partnership
efforts serve the same purpose: To increase HIV awareness among the
general public, reduce new HIV infections among disproportionately
impacted populations, and improve health outcomes for people living
with HIV and AIDS in the United States and its territories.
The project will evaluate the extent to which activities
implemented by partners meet the initiative's goals for disseminating,
communicating, and engaging the public in HIV prevention and education
activities. We will collect information from partners on their
activities for disseminating HIV messages through materials
distribution at national and local events, media and advertising, HIV
testing facilitation, and formation and coordination of strategic
partnerships; barriers and facilitators to implementation of these
activities, and factors that may help contextualize their progress
towards meeting the initiative's goals; and their involvement in
promoting HIV education, awareness, and policies in their organization.
We will collect this information through these five sources: (a)
Metrics Database: Partners will be required to report quarterly data to
CDC and CDC's evaluation contractor through a metrics database. (b)
Biannual key informant interviews: The point of contacts from some
partner organizations will be interviewed twice yearly via telephone.
(c) Interim Progress Reports: Partners will complete a standardized
progress report on a biannual basis via a user-friendly electronic
form. The progress reports will gather information on key successes,
facilitators and barriers, and major achievements. (d) Partner Survey:
Partners will complete a brief online survey to assess their
involvement in promoting HIV education, awareness, and policies in
their organization. (e) Partnerships Activities Form: Partners may be
asked to complete a brief electronic form to provide information on
each partner activity that they complete. The form will collect
information on information such as the type of event, the audience, and
key highlights; the number of HIV tests administered (if any) and the
number of preliminary positives; the number and type of materials
distributed. This information will allow CDC to know what partners are
doing to advance HIV prevention and education, and how CDC can alter
their partnership efforts to facilitate HIV prevention and education in
the future. The organization (and not the individual) will be the unit
of analysis. As such, no personally individually identifiable
information will be collected.
There is no cost to participants other than their time. The total
estimated annualized burden hours are 5,083.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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*6Partner Organization............. Metrics Database........... 50 4 18
Partner Organization............... Key Informant Interview 25 2 1
Guide.
Partner Organization............... Interim Progress Report.... 25 2 8
Partner Organization............... Partner Survey & Screener.. 300 1 40/60
Partner Organization............... Partnership Activities Form 500 4 25/60
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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. 2016-15116 Filed 6-24-16; 8:45 am]
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