[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54806-54807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19598]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30 Day-16-0199]
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
Importation of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 71.54) (OMB Control No.
0920-0199, exp. 1/31/2017)--Extension--Office of Public Health
Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264), as
amended, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make
and enforce such regulations as are necessary to prevent the
introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from
foreign countries into the States or possessions, or from one State or
possession into any other State or possession. Part 71 of Title 42,
Code of Federal Regulations (Foreign Quarantine) sets forth provisions
to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable
disease from foreign countries into the United States. Subpart F--
Importations--contains provisions for the importation of infectious
biological agents, infectious substances, and vectors (42 CFR 71.54);
requiring persons that import these materials to obtain a permit issued
by the CDC.
CDC requests Office of Management and Budget approval to collect
information for three years using the Application for Permit to Import
Biological Agents, Infectious Substances and Vectors of Human Disease
into the United States and Application for a Permit to Import or
Transport Live Bats. We are also requesting a title change to read--
Application for Permit to Import Infectious Biological Agents into the
United States.
The Application for Permit to Import Biological Agents, Infectious
Substances and Vectors of Human Disease into the United States form is
used by laboratory facilities, such as those operated by government
agencies, universities, and research institutions to request a permit
for the importation of biological agents, infectious substances, or
vectors of human disease. This form currently requests applicant and
sender contact information; description of material for
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importation; facility isolation and containment information; and
personnel qualifications. CDC plans to make no changes to this
application.
The Application for Permit to Import or Transport Live Bats form is
used by laboratory facilities such as those operated by government
agencies, universities, research institutions, and for educational,
exhibition, or scientific purposes to request a permit for the
importation, and any subsequent distribution after importation, of live
bats. This form currently requests the applicant and sender contact
information; a description and intended use of bats to be imported; and
facility isolation and containment information. CDC plans to make no
changes to this application.
Estimates of burden for the survey are based on information
obtained from the CDC import permit database on the number of permits
issued on annual basis since 2010. The total estimated burden for the
one-time data collection is 545 hours. There are no costs to
respondents except their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hrs.)
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Applicants Requesting to Import Application for Permit 1625 1 20/60
Biological Agents, Infectious to Import Infectious
Substances and Vectors. Biological Agents into
the United States.
Applicants Requesting to Import Live Application for a Permit 10 1 20/60
Bats. to Import Live Bats.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Health Scientist, Acting 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. 2016-19598 Filed 8-16-16; 8:45 am]
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