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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
generated by different software
programs makes it useful for the
efficient integration of surveillance
systems nationwide.
Since 1999, the CDC, Epidemiology
Program Office (EPO) has worked with
CSTE, state and local public health
system staff, and other CDC disease
prevention and control program staff to
identify information and information
technology standards to support
integrated disease surveillance. That
effort is now focused on development of
the National Electronic Disease
Surveillance System (NEDSS),
coordinated by CDC’s Deputy Director
for Integrated Health Information
Systems.
NEDSS will electronically integrate
and link together a wide variety of
surveillance activities and will facilitate
more accurate and timely reporting of
disease information to CDC and the state
and local health departments.
Consistent with recommendations from
our state and local surveillance partners
as described in the 1995 report,
Integrating Public Health Information
and Surveillance Systems, NEDSS
includes data standards, an internet
based communications infrastructure
built on industry standards. It also
includes policy-level agreements on
data access, sharing, burden reduction,
and protection of confidentiality. To
support NEDSS, CDC is supporting the
development of an information system,
the NEDSS Base System (NBS), which
will use NEDSS technical and
information standards, (https://
www.cdc.gov/od/hissb/doc/
NEDSSBaseSysDescriptioin.pdf). CDC
will receive reports from the 57
respondents (50 state, 2 cities, and 5
territorial health departments) using the
NEDSS (NETSS replacement) umbrella
of systems, that includes the National
Electronic Telecommunications System
for Surveillance (NETSS).
There are no costs to the respondents
other than their time to participate in
the survey.
Informatics, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC is responsible for the
dissemination of nationally notifiable
disease information and for monitoring
and reporting the impact of epidemic
influenza on mortality, Public Health
Services Act (42 U.S.C. 241). In April
1984, CDC Epidemiology Program Office
(EPO) in cooperation with the Council
of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
(CSTE) and epidemiologists in six states
began a pilot project, the Epidemiologic
Surveillance Project (ESP). The ESP is
designed to demonstrate the efficiency
and effectiveness of the computer
transmission of surveillance data
between CDC and the state health
departments. Each state health
department used its existing
computerized disease surveillance
system to transmit specific data
concerning each case of a notifiable
disease. CDC technicians developed
computer software to automate the
transfer of data from the state to CDC.
In June 1985, CSTE passed a
resolution supporting ESP as a workable
system for electronic transmission of
notifiable disease case reports from the
states/territories to CDC. As the program
was extended beyond the original group
of states, EPO began to provide software,
training and technical support to state
health department staff overseeing the
transition from hard-copy to fully
automated transmission of surveillance
data.
By 1989, all 50 states were using this
computerized disease surveillance
system, which was then renamed the
National Electronic
Telecommunications System for
Surveillance (NETSS) to reflect its
national scope. Core surveillance data
are transmitted to CDC by the states and
territories through NETSS. NETSS has a
standard record format for data
transmitted and does not require the use
of a specific software program. The
ability of NETSS to accept records
[60Day-07–0728]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–5960 and
send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar,
CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer,
1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta,
GA 30333 or send an e-mail to
omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
Proposed Project
National Electronic Disease
Surveillance System (NEDSS)—(OMB
Number 0920–0728) REVISION—
National Center for Public Health
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
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Respondents
Weekly Reporting:
States ........................................................................................................
Territories ..................................................................................................
Cities .........................................................................................................
Annual Reporting:
States ........................................................................................................
Territories ..................................................................................................
Cities .........................................................................................................
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Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Total burden
(in hours)
50
5
2
52
52
52
3
90/60
3
7,800
390
312
50
5
2
1
1
1
16
10
16
800
50
32
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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS—Continued
Number of
respondents
Respondents
Total ...................................................................................................
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
........................
........................
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Dated: August 23, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E7–17401 Filed 8–31–07; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
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Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Administration for Children and
Families
Title: Financial Institution Data
Match.
OMB No. 0970–0196.
Description: Section 466(a)(17) of the
Social Security Act (the Act) requires
States to establish procedures under
which the State Child Support
Total burden
(in hours)
9,384
Enforcement IV–D agencies shall enter
into agreements with financial
institutions doing business in States for
the purpose of securing information
leading to the enforcement of child
support orders. Under 452(l) and
466(a)(17)(A)(i) of the Act, the Secretary
may aid State agencies conducting data
matches with financial institutions
doing business in multiple States by
centrally matching through the Federal
Parent Locator Service.
Respondents: Financial institutions
doing business in two or more States.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of respondents
Instrument
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden hours per
response
4,465
71
4
1
.5
.5
Financial Data Match Tape ...........................................................................
Election Form .................................................................................................
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 8.965.5.
Additional Information: Copies of the
proposed collection may be obtained by
writing to the Administration for
Children and Families, Office of
Administration, Office of Information
Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW.,
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF
Reports Clearance Officer. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection. E-mail address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after publication of this
document in the Federal Register.
Therefore, a comment is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication. Written
comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent directly to the following: Office
of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project, Fax: 202–395–6974,
Attn: Desk Officer for the
Administration for Children and
Families.
Dated: August 28, 2007.
Janean Chambers,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 07–4293 Filed 8–31–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects
Title: Child Care and Development
Fund Annual Financial Report for
Tribes (ACF–696T).
Total burden
hours
8,930
35.5
OMB No.: 0970–0195.
Description: The Child Care and
Development Fund (CCDF) annual
financial reporting form (ACF–696T)
provides a mechanism for Indian Tribes
to report expenditures under the CCDF
program. The CCDF program provides
funds to Tribes, as well as States and
Territories, to assist low-income
families in obtaining child care so that
they can work or attend training/
education, and to improve the quality of
care. Information collected via the ACF696T allows the Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) to monitor
Tribal expenditures and to estimate
outlays, and may be used to prepare
ACF budget submissions to Congress.
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval for the existing form
expires on April 30, 2008.
Respondents: Indian Tribes and Tribal
Organizations that are CCDF grantees.
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ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of respondents
Instrument
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden hours per
response
232
1
8
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-07-0728]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960
and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)--(OMB
Number 0920-0728) REVISION--National Center for Public Health
Informatics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC is responsible for the dissemination of nationally notifiable
disease information and for monitoring and reporting the impact of
epidemic influenza on mortality, Public Health Services Act (42 U.S.C.
241). In April 1984, CDC Epidemiology Program Office (EPO) in
cooperation with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
(CSTE) and epidemiologists in six states began a pilot project, the
Epidemiologic Surveillance Project (ESP). The ESP is designed to
demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the computer
transmission of surveillance data between CDC and the state health
departments. Each state health department used its existing
computerized disease surveillance system to transmit specific data
concerning each case of a notifiable disease. CDC technicians developed
computer software to automate the transfer of data from the state to
CDC.
In June 1985, CSTE passed a resolution supporting ESP as a workable
system for electronic transmission of notifiable disease case reports
from the states/territories to CDC. As the program was extended beyond
the original group of states, EPO began to provide software, training
and technical support to state health department staff overseeing the
transition from hard-copy to fully automated transmission of
surveillance data.
By 1989, all 50 states were using this computerized disease
surveillance system, which was then renamed the National Electronic
Telecommunications System for Surveillance (NETSS) to reflect its
national scope. Core surveillance data are transmitted to CDC by the
states and territories through NETSS. NETSS has a standard record
format for data transmitted and does not require the use of a specific
software program. The ability of NETSS to accept records generated by
different software programs makes it useful for the efficient
integration of surveillance systems nationwide.
Since 1999, the CDC, Epidemiology Program Office (EPO) has worked
with CSTE, state and local public health system staff, and other CDC
disease prevention and control program staff to identify information
and information technology standards to support integrated disease
surveillance. That effort is now focused on development of the National
Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS), coordinated by CDC's
Deputy Director for Integrated Health Information Systems.
NEDSS will electronically integrate and link together a wide
variety of surveillance activities and will facilitate more accurate
and timely reporting of disease information to CDC and the state and
local health departments. Consistent with recommendations from our
state and local surveillance partners as described in the 1995 report,
Integrating Public Health Information and Surveillance Systems, NEDSS
includes data standards, an internet based communications
infrastructure built on industry standards. It also includes policy-
level agreements on data access, sharing, burden reduction, and
protection of confidentiality. To support NEDSS, CDC is supporting the
development of an information system, the NEDSS Base System (NBS),
which will use NEDSS technical and information standards, (https://
www.cdc.gov/od/hissb/doc/NEDSSBaseSysDescriptioin.pdf). CDC will
receive reports from the 57 respondents (50 state, 2 cities, and 5
territorial health departments) using the NEDSS (NETSS replacement)
umbrella of systems, that includes the National Electronic
Telecommunications System for Surveillance (NETSS).
There are no costs to the respondents other than their time to
participate in the survey.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of Average burden
Respondents Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) (in hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weekly Reporting:
States...................................... 50 52 3 7,800
Territories................................. 5 52 90/60 390
Cities...................................... 2 52 3 312
Annual Reporting:
States...................................... 50 1 16 800
Territories................................. 5 1 10 50
Cities...................................... 2 1 16 32
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Total................................... .............. .............. .............. 9,384
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Dated: August 23, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E7-17401 Filed 8-31-07; 8:45 am]
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