[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48801-48802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17643]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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
Capacity Building Assistance Assessment for HIV Prevention--New--
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Centers for HIV/AIDS, Viral
Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
For over 30 years, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been an
epidemic, affecting millions globally. Some groups are
disproportionately affected by this epidemic. In order to address these
health disparities, the CDC is funding 120 CBOs and their collaborative
partners (Partnerships) to address the national HIV epidemic by
reducing new infections, increasing access to care, and promoting
health equity; particularly for people living with and at greatest risk
of HIV infection. This includes including African Americans/Blacks;
Latinos/Hispanics; all races and ethnicities of gay, bisexual, and
other MSM; IDUs; and transgender persons.
Building the capacity of the funded community-based organizations
to conduct HIV programs and services is a priority to ensure effective
and efficient delivery of HIV prevention treatment and care services.
Since the late 1980s, CDC has been working with CBOs to broaden the
reach of HIV prevention efforts. Over time, the CDC's program for HIV
prevention has grown in size, scope, and complexity, responding to
changes in approaches to addressing the epidemic, including the
introduction of new guidance, effective behavioral, biomedical, and
structural interventions, and public health strategies.
The Capacity Building Branch within the Division of HIV/AIDS
Prevention (D provides national leadership and support for capacity
building assistance (CBA) to help improve the performance of the HIV
prevention workforce. One way that it accomplishes this task is by
funding CBA providers to work with CBOs, health departments, and
communities to increase their knowledge, skills, technology, and
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infrastructure to implement and sustain science-based, culturally
appropriate High Impact HIV Prevention (HIP) interventions and public
health strategies.
Applicants selected for funding must work with the CDC-funded CBA
providers to develop and implement a Capacity Building Assistance
Strategic Plan (CBASP). The information collected via this process will
be used to construct a CBASP for each funded organization in
collaboration with CDC's Capacity Building Branch (CBB). CBA Providers
will provide technical assistance and training to ensure that the CBOs
and Partnerships have the skills and support they need to successfully
implement their CDC-funded HIV High Impact Prevention program.
CBA providers will utilize the CBO CBA Assessent Tool which offers
a mixed-method data collection approach with close-ended, and open-
ended questions. CBOs will complete and submit the completed web-based
Tool, which will be discussed, and needs confirmed, during a follow-up
phone contact assessment. A follow-up site visit may be recommended for
CBOs with dire needs (up to 20%), which will be scheduled upon approval
by the Project Officer and Program Consultant. Data from all completed
Tools will be analyzed and used to develop a CBA Strategic Plan (CBASP)
which will be housed in the Capacity Assistance Request Information
System (managed by the Capacity Building Branch), in the Division of
HIV/AIDS Prevention and consulted by CBA Providers assigned to respond
to the prioritized CBOs' CBA needs.
By the end of the project, the participating CBOs and Partnerships
will have tailored CBA strategic plans that they can use to help
sustain their programs across and beyond the life of their funding.
Based on these plans, the CBA providers in collaboration with CDC will
be able to better identify and address those needs most reported by
CBOs. Finally, the Capacity Building Branch will be able to refine its
approach to conceptualizing and providing CBA on a national level in
the most cost-effective manner possible. There is no cost to
respondents other than their time. The total annual burden hours are
240.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Avg. burden per
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per response (in
respondents respondent hrs.)
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CBO Grantees........................ CBO CBA Assessment Tool 120 1 2
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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. 2016-17643 Filed 7-25-16; 8:45 am]
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