[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 76 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17412-17414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08166]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-18-0978]
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 Emerging Infections Program (EIP) 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 December 21, 2017 to obtain
comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC did not receive
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
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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
Emerging Infections Program (OMB Control Number 0920-0978
Expiration Date 2/28/2019)--Revision--National Center for Emerging and
Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Emerging Infections Programs (EIPs) are population-based
centers of excellence established through a network of state health
departments collaborating with academic institutions; local health
departments; public health and clinical laboratories; infection control
professionals; and healthcare providers. EIPs assist in local, state,
and national efforts to prevent, control, and monitor the public health
impact of infectious diseases.
CDC seeks a three-year OMB approval for this revised information
collection project request.
Activities of the EIPs fall into the following general categories:
(1) Active surveillance; (2) applied public health epidemiologic and
laboratory activities; (3) implementation and evaluation of pilot
prevention/intervention projects; and (4) flexible response to public
health emergencies. Activities of the EIPs are designed to: (1) Address
issues that the EIP network is particularly suited to investigate; (2)
maintain sufficient flexibility for emergency response and new problems
as they arise; (3) develop and evaluate public health interventions to
inform public health policy and treatment guidelines; (4) incorporate
training as a key function; and (5) prioritize projects that lead
directly to the prevention of disease.
The total estimated time burden for the revised collection project
is 40,347 hours, an increase of 18,257 hours. The majority of the
collection activities remain the same, however, there are multiple
proposed revisions including form consolidation, minor revised language
and rewording to improve clarity and readability of the data collection
forms and the discontinuation of the previously approved Legionellosis
Expanded Case Report Form.
CDC seeks to request the use of five new forms: ABCs Severe GAS
Infection Supplemental Form; HAIC Multi-site Gram-Negative Bacilli Case
Report Form for Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CR-PA);
HAIC Multi-site Gram-Negative Surveillance Initiative--Extended-
Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (MuGSI-ESBL); HAIC
Invasive Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA); and HAIC
Candidemia Case Report Form. These forms will allow the EIP to better
detect, identify, and monitor emerging pathogens.
This revision package will enhance the previous submission by
improving surveillance through new forms, form consolidation, minor
revised language to improve clarity, and the discontinuation of
specific previously approved forms. There is no cost to respondents
other than their time.
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 hours)
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State Health Department............ ABCs Case Report Form...... 10 809 20/60
ABCs Invasive Pneumococcal 10 22 10/60
Disease in Children Case
Report Form.
ABCs Surveillance for Non- 10 125 10/60
Invasive Pneumococcal
Pneumonia (SNiPP) Case
Report Form.
ABCs H.influenzae Neonatal 10 6 10/60
Sepsis Expanded
Surveillance Form.
ABCs Severe GAS Infection 10 136 20/60
Supplemental Form--NEW
FORM.
ABCs Neonatal Infection 10 37 20/60
Expanded Tracking Form.
FoodNet Campylobacter...... 10 850 21/60
FoodNet Cryptosporidium.... 10 130 10/60
FoodNet Cyclospora......... 10 3 10/60
FoodNet Listeria 10 13 20/60
monocytogenes.
FoodNet Salmonella......... 10 827 21/60
FoodNet Shiga toxin 10 190 20/60
producing E. coli.
FoodNet Shigella........... 10 290 10/60
FoodNet Vibrio............. 10 25 10/60
FoodNet Yersinia........... 10 30 10/60
FoodNet Hemolytic Uremic 10 10 1
Syndrome.
Influenza Hospitalization 10 1000 25/60
Surveillance Network Case
Report Form.
Influenza Hospitalization 10 333 5/60
Surveillance Project
Vaccination Phone Script
Consent Form (English).
Influenza Hospitalization 10 333 5/60
Surveillance Project
Vaccination Phone Script
Consent Form (Spanish).
Influenza Hospitalization 10 333 5/60
Surveillance Project
Provider Vaccination
History Fax Form (Children/
Adults).
HAIC CDI Case Report Form.. 10 1650 30/60
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HAIC Multi-site Gram- 10 500 20/60
Negative Bacilli Case
Report Form (MuGSI-CRE/
CRAB).
HAIC Multi-site Gram- 10 344 45/60
Negative Bacilli Case
Report Form for Carbapenem-
resistant Pseudomonas
aeruginosa(CR-PA)--NEW
FORM.
HAIC Multi-site Gram- 10 1200 20/60
Negative Surveillance
Initiative--Extended-
Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-
Producing
Enterobacteriaceae (MuGSI-
ESBL)--NEW FORM.
HAIC Invasive Methicillin- 10 609 20/60
resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA).
HAIC Invasive Methicillin- 10 1,035 20/60
sensitive Staphylococcus
aureus (MSSA)--NEW FORM.
HAIC Candidemia Case Report 9 800 20/60
Form--NEW FORM.
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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. 2018-08166 Filed 4-18-18; 8:45 am]
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