[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58605-58606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26781]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-18-0765]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information
collection request titled Fellowship Management System to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously
published a ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations'' notice on September 5, 2017 to obtain comments from
the public and affected agencies. CDC received two non-substantive
comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an
additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly
interested in comments that:
(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]. Direct written comments
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.
Proposed Project
Fellowship Management System, (OMB Control Number 0920-0765,
Expiration date April 30, 2018)--Extension--Division of Scientific
Education and Professional Development, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development
(DSEPD) requests a three-year extension to continue use of CDC's
Fellowship Management System (FMS) that allow individuals to apply to
fellowships online, allow public health agencies to submit fellowship
assignment proposals online, and track applicant and alumni
information.
FMS is key to CDC's ability to protect the public's health by
supporting training opportunities that strengthen the public health
workforce. Since 2015, OMB has approved non-substantive changes to FMS
information collection to accurately reflect evolving fellowship
eligibility requirements, provide clarification of existing questions,
accommodate the changing needs of host organizations, and to account
for the addition of 150 new applicants to the Science Ambassadors
Fellowship. A three-year extension will allow applicants, public health
agencies, and alumni continued use of FMS for submission of electronic
data.
The mission of DSEPD is to improve health outcomes through a
competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce.
Professionals in public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics,
information science, veterinary medicine, nursing, public policy, and
other related professionals seek opportunities, through CDC
fellowships, to broaden their knowledge, skills, and experience to
improve the science and practice of public health. CDC fellows are
assigned to state, tribal, local, and territorial public health
agencies; federal government agencies, including CDC and Department of
Health and Human Services' operational divisions, such as Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services; and to nongovernmental organizations,
including academic institutions, tribal organizations, and private
public health organizations.
FMS allows CDC to efficiently and effectively collect and process
fellowship applications, fellowship assignment proposals, and
fellowship alumni information from nonfederal persons. FMS is a
flexible and robust data management system that is standardized and
tailored for each CDC fellowship. CDC collects only the minimum amount
of information required, thereby streamlining CDC's decision processes
and reducing burden for respondents.
Respondent types vary depending on fellowship eligibility
requirements. Responses to FMS questions are voluntary, and there are
no costs to respondents other than their time.
CDC uses the information gathered to identify participants for its
fellowship programs and address each program's needs and the needs of
the public. By allowing online submissions of applications to
fellowships and proposals for fellowship assignments, FMS can track
fellowship applicants, alumni, and public health service agency
employees seeking to host and work with fellows, all in one integrated
database.
The total estimated annual burden hours are 4,556.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondent Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hours)
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Fellowship Applicants................. FMS Application......... 1,991 1 1.75
Science Ambassadors Fellowship........ FMS Application for 150 1 45/60
Science Ambassadors.
Fellowship Alumni..................... FMS Alumni Directory.... 1,382 1 15/60
Public Health Agency Staff............ FMS Host Site Module.... 408 1 1.5
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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. 2017-26781 Filed 12-12-17; 8:45 am]
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