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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
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. 2018–10067 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60Day–18–0950; Docket No. CDC–2018–
0040]
Proposed Data Collection Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS)
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
AGENCY:
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of
its continuing efforts to reduce public
burden and maximize the utility of
government information, invites the
general public and other Federal
agencies the opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collection, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This notice
invites comment on a proposed
information collection project titled
National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES).
NHANES programs produce descriptive
statistics, which measure the health and
nutrition status of the general
population.
DATES: CDC must receive written
comments on or before July 10, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. CDC–2018–
0040 by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
Regulation.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
• Mail: Leroy A. Richardson,
Information Collection Review Office,
Centers for Disease Control and
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3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. 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
Please note: Submit all comments through
technological collection techniques or
the Federal eRulemaking portal
other forms of information technology,
(regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
address listed above.
of responses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
5. Assess information collection costs.
request more information on the
Proposed Project
proposed project or to obtain a copy of
The National Health and Nutrition
the information collection plan and
Examination Survey (NHANES), (OMB
instruments, contact Leroy A.
Control Number 0920–0950, Expiration
Richardson, Information Collection
Date 12/31/2019)—Revision — National
Review Office, Centers for Disease
Center for Health Statistics (NCHS),
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton
Centers for Disease Control and
Road NE, MS–D74, Atlanta, Georgia
Prevention (CDC).
30329; phone: 404–639–7570; Email:
omb@cdc.gov.
Background and Brief Description
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Section 306 of the Public Health
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 242k), as
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies amended, authorizes that the Secretary
must obtain approval from the Office of
of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
Management and Budget (OMB) for each acting through NCHS, shall collect
collection of information they conduct
statistics on the extent and nature of
or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also
illness and disability; environmental,
requires Federal agencies to provide a
social and other health hazards; and
60-day notice in the Federal Register
determinants of health of the population
concerning each proposed collection of
of the United States. The National
information, including each new
Health and Nutrition Examination
proposed collection, each proposed
Surveys (NHANES) have been
extension of existing collection of
conducted periodically between 1970
information, and each reinstatement of
and 1994, and continuously since 1999
previously approved information
by the National Center for Health
collection before submitting the
Statistics, CDC.
collection to the OMB for approval. To
NHANES programs produce
comply with this requirement, we are
descriptive statistics, which measure the
publishing this notice of a proposed
health and nutrition status of the
data collection as described below.
general population. With physical
The OMB is particularly interested in examinations, laboratory tests, and
comments that will help:
interviews, NHANES studies the
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
relationship between diet, nutrition and
collection of information is necessary
health in a representative sample of the
for the proper performance of the
United States.
functions of the agency, including
NHANES monitors the prevalence of
whether the information will have
chronic conditions and risk factors.
practical utility;
NHANES data are used to produce
national reference data on height,
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
weight, and nutrient levels in the blood.
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
Results from more recent NHANES can
proposed collection of information,
be compared to findings reported from
including the validity of the
previous surveys to monitor changes in
methodology and assumptions used;
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS–
D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
Docket Number. CDC will post, without
change, all relevant comments to
Regulations.gov.
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the health of the U.S. population over
time.
In 2019, a new sampling strategy is
being implemented. To increase
operational efficiency, NHANES will
survey a nationally representative
sample over the course of a two-year
cycle instead of annually. The change to
a two-year cycle will permit more days
allocated to each primary sampling unit
(PSU), which will result in more time to
screen and recruit potential
participants, and allow for more exam
slots. As in previous years, the base
sample will remain at approximately
5,000 interviewed and examined
individuals annually.
NCHS collects personal identification
information. Participant level data items
will include basic demographic
information, name, address, social
security number, Medicare number and
participant health information to allow
for linkages to other data sources such
as the National Death Index and data
from the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS).
A variety of agencies sponsor data
collection components on NHANES. To
keep burden down, NCHS cycles in and
out various components. The 2019–20
NHANES physical examination
includes the following components:
Anthropometry (all ages), 24-hour
dietary recall (all ages), physician’s
examination (all ages, blood pressure is
collected here), oral health examination
(ages 1 and older), and hearing (ages 6–
19 and 70+). Starting in 2019, we will
collect blood pressure using an
automated device, instead of using
manual devises.
While at the examination center
additional interview questions are asked
(6 and older), a second 24-hour dietary
recall (all ages) is scheduled to be
conducted by phone 3–10 days later. In
2019, we plan to add a Words-In-Noise
instruments to reduce respondent
burden.
Most sections of the NHANES
interviews provide self-reported
information to be used either in concert
with specific examination or laboratory
content, as independent prevalence
estimates, or as covariates in statistical
analysis (e.g., socio-demographic
characteristics). Some examples include
alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, sexual
behavior, prescription and aspirin use,
and indicators of oral, bone,
reproductive, and mental health.
Several interview components support
the nutrition-monitoring objective of
NHANES, including questions about
food security and nutrition program
participation, dietary supplement use,
and weight history/self-image/related
behavior.
In 2019–2020, we plan to continue or
expand upon existing multi-mode
screening and electronic consent
procedures in NHANES. Our yearly goal
for interview, exam and post exam
components is 5,000 participants. To
achieve this goal we may need to screen
up to 15,000 individuals.
Burden for individuals will vary
based on their level of participation. For
example, infants and children tend to
have shorter interviews and exams than
adults. This occurs because young
people may have fewer health
conditions or medications to report so
their interviews take less time or
because certain exams are only
conducted on individuals 18 and older,
etc. In addition, adults often serve as
proxy respondents for young people in
their families.
Participation in NHANES is voluntary
and confidential. There is no cost to
respondents other than their time. The
total estimated annual burden hours are
72,917. We are requesting a three-year
approval.
(ages 70+) exam, genetic testing related
to the liver elastography exam, and a
balance exam (ages 40+).
The 2019–20 survey will bring back
the cognitive function test (ages 60+).
NHANES also plans to conduct a 24hour blood pressure measurement pilot
among NHANES participants ages 18
and older.
The bio specimens collected for
laboratory tests include urine, blood,
and vaginal and penile swabs. Serum,
plasma and urine specimens are stored
for future testing, including genetic
research, if the participant consents.
Consent to store DNA is continuing in
NHANES. Oral rinse samples for HPV
analyses is cycling back into the survey
(ages 8–69 years).
The following analytes are being
discontinued in 2018 for participants
from the smoking sample subset:
Aromatic Amines, Heterocyclic Amines,
Urine Cotinine, Tobacco-Specific
Nitrosamines, Perchlorate, Nitrates, and
Thiocyanate, Urinary Arsenic, Mercury,
Iodine and Metals.
Cycling out of NHANES 2019–20 are
the blood pressure methodology project,
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in serum,
Aldehydes in serum, Volatile Nnitrosamines (VNAs) tobacco
biomarkers, Urine heterocyclic amines,
urine aromatic amines and urine
tobacco-specific nitrosamines
New additions to the survey
questionnaires include two questions on
WIC participation, a birth to less than
24-month questionnaire module and
collecting information on infant formula
ingredients. We are also considering
modifications to multiple existing
questionnaire sections in order to better
align with questions asked in the
National Health Interview Survey
(NHIS) (OMB Control No. 0920–0214,
Exp. 12/31/2019) or to streamline the
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Type of respondent
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Individuals
Individuals
Individuals
Individuals
Individuals
in
in
in
in
in
households
households
households
households
households
Number of
respondents
Form name
..................
..................
..................
..................
..................
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Number of
responses per
respondent
Total
burden
(in hours)
15,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
1
1
1
1
1
3/60
1.5
4
30/60
20/60
750
7,500
20,000
2,500
1,667
3,500
1
3
10,500
Individuals in households ..................
Screener ...........................................
Household Interview .........................
MEC Exam .......................................
Dietary Interview Phone Follow-Up
Flexible Consumer Behavior Survey
Phone Follow-Up.
Developmental Projects & Special
Studies.
24 hour Blood Pressure Pilot ...........
1,200
1
25
30,000
Total ...........................................
...........................................................
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72,917
Individuals in households ..................
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
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. 2018–10066 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[30Day–18–0314]
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 National Survey
of Family Growth (NSFG) 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
26, 2017 to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. CDC
received four 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 omb@cdc.gov. 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
The National Survey of Family
Growth (NSFG)(OMB Control Number
0920–0314, Expiration Date 05/31/
2018)—Revision—National Center for
Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 242k), as
amended, authorizes that the Secretary
of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
acting through NCHS, shall collect
statistics on ‘‘family formation, growth,
and dissolution,’’ as well as
‘‘determinants of health’’ and
‘‘utilization of health care’’ in the
United States. This clearance request
includes the data collection in 2018
forward for the continuous NSFG.
The National Survey of Family
Growth (NSFG) was conducted
periodically between 1973 and 2002,
continuously in 2006–2010, and
continuously starting in September
2011, by the National Center for Health
Statistics, CDC. Each year, about 15,000
households are screened, with about
5,000 participants interviewed annually.
Participation in the NSFG is completely
voluntary and confidential. Interviews
average 60 minutes for males and 80
minutes for females. The response rate
since 2011 has ranged from 69 percent
to 77 percent, and the cumulative
response rate for the entire fieldwork
period so far (September 2011 through
the most current quarter which ended in
May 2017) is 69 percent.
The NSFG program produces
descriptive statistics which document
factors associated with birth and
pregnancy rates, including
contraception, infertility, marriage,
divorce, and sexual activity, in the US
household population 15–49 years (15–
44 years in survey periods before 2015);
and behaviors that affect the risk of
sexually transmitted diseases (STD),
including HIV, and the medical care
associated with contraception,
infertility, and pregnancy and
childbirth.
NSFG data users include the DHHS
programs that fund it, including CDC/
NCHS and eleven others (The Eunice
Kennedy Shriver National Institute for
Child Health and Human Development
(NIH/NICHD); the Office of Population
Affairs (DHHS/OPA); the Children’s
Bureau (DHHS/ACF/CB); the ACF’s
Office of Planning, Research, and
Evaluation; the CDC’s Division of HIV/
AIDS Prevention (CDC/DHAP); the
CDC’s Division of STD Prevention
(CDC/DSTD); the CDC’s Division of
Adolescent and School Health (CDC/
DASH); the CDC’s Division of
Reproductive Health (CDC/DRH); the
CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention
and Control (CDC/DCPC); the CDC’s
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity,
and Obesity (CDC/DNPAO); and the
CDC’s Division of Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities (CDC/
DBDDD)). The NSFG is also used by
state and local governments (primarily
for benchmarking to national data);
private research and action
organizations focused on men’s and
women’s health, child well-being, and
marriage and the family; academic
researchers in the social and public
health sciences; journalists, and many
others.
This submission requests approval to
continue NSFG fieldwork for three
years. While no questionnaire revisions
are requested, two methodological
studies are proposed. The total
estimated annualized time burden to
respondents is 6,759 hours. There is no
cost to respondents other than their
time.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-18-0950; Docket No. CDC-2018-0040]
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part
of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the
utility of government information, invites the general public and other
Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on proposed and/or
continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed
information collection project titled National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES). NHANES programs produce descriptive
statistics, which measure the health and nutrition status of the
general population.
DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before July 10, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2018-
0040 by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Regulation.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Leroy A. Richardson, Information Collection Review
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road
NE, MS-D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and Docket Number. CDC will post, without change, all relevant comments
to Regulations.gov.
Please note:
Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking portal
(regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan
and instruments, contact Leroy A. Richardson, Information Collection
Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton
Road NE, MS-D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; phone: 404-639-7570; Email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new
proposed collection, each proposed extension of existing collection of
information, and each reinstatement of previously approved information
collection before submitting the collection to the OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, we are publishing this notice of a
proposed data collection as described below.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help:
1. 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;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
4. 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
submissions of responses.
5. Assess information collection costs.
Proposed Project
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), (OMB
Control Number 0920-0950, Expiration Date 12/31/2019)--Revision --
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.
242k), as amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), acting through NCHS, shall collect statistics on the
extent and nature of illness and disability; environmental, social and
other health hazards; and determinants of health of the population of
the United States. The National Health and Nutrition Examination
Surveys (NHANES) have been conducted periodically between 1970 and
1994, and continuously since 1999 by the National Center for Health
Statistics, CDC.
NHANES programs produce descriptive statistics, which measure the
health and nutrition status of the general population. With physical
examinations, laboratory tests, and interviews, NHANES studies the
relationship between diet, nutrition and health in a representative
sample of the United States.
NHANES monitors the prevalence of chronic conditions and risk
factors. NHANES data are used to produce national reference data on
height, weight, and nutrient levels in the blood. Results from more
recent NHANES can be compared to findings reported from previous
surveys to monitor changes in
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the health of the U.S. population over time.
In 2019, a new sampling strategy is being implemented. To increase
operational efficiency, NHANES will survey a nationally representative
sample over the course of a two-year cycle instead of annually. The
change to a two-year cycle will permit more days allocated to each
primary sampling unit (PSU), which will result in more time to screen
and recruit potential participants, and allow for more exam slots. As
in previous years, the base sample will remain at approximately 5,000
interviewed and examined individuals annually.
NCHS collects personal identification information. Participant
level data items will include basic demographic information, name,
address, social security number, Medicare number and participant health
information to allow for linkages to other data sources such as the
National Death Index and data from the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS).
A variety of agencies sponsor data collection components on NHANES.
To keep burden down, NCHS cycles in and out various components. The
2019-20 NHANES physical examination includes the following components:
Anthropometry (all ages), 24-hour dietary recall (all ages),
physician's examination (all ages, blood pressure is collected here),
oral health examination (ages 1 and older), and hearing (ages 6-19 and
70+). Starting in 2019, we will collect blood pressure using an
automated device, instead of using manual devises.
While at the examination center additional interview questions are
asked (6 and older), a second 24-hour dietary recall (all ages) is
scheduled to be conducted by phone 3-10 days later. In 2019, we plan to
add a Words-In-Noise (ages 70+) exam, genetic testing related to the
liver elastography exam, and a balance exam (ages 40+).
The 2019-20 survey will bring back the cognitive function test
(ages 60+). NHANES also plans to conduct a 24-hour blood pressure
measurement pilot among NHANES participants ages 18 and older.
The bio specimens collected for laboratory tests include urine,
blood, and vaginal and penile swabs. Serum, plasma and urine specimens
are stored for future testing, including genetic research, if the
participant consents. Consent to store DNA is continuing in NHANES.
Oral rinse samples for HPV analyses is cycling back into the survey
(ages 8-69 years).
The following analytes are being discontinued in 2018 for
participants from the smoking sample subset: Aromatic Amines,
Heterocyclic Amines, Urine Cotinine, Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines,
Perchlorate, Nitrates, and Thiocyanate, Urinary Arsenic, Mercury,
Iodine and Metals.
Cycling out of NHANES 2019-20 are the blood pressure methodology
project, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in serum, Aldehydes in serum,
Volatile N-nitrosamines (VNAs) tobacco biomarkers, Urine heterocyclic
amines, urine aromatic amines and urine tobacco-specific nitrosamines
New additions to the survey questionnaires include two questions on
WIC participation, a birth to less than 24-month questionnaire module
and collecting information on infant formula ingredients. We are also
considering modifications to multiple existing questionnaire sections
in order to better align with questions asked in the National Health
Interview Survey (NHIS) (OMB Control No. 0920-0214, Exp. 12/31/2019) or
to streamline the instruments to reduce respondent burden.
Most sections of the NHANES interviews provide self-reported
information to be used either in concert with specific examination or
laboratory content, as independent prevalence estimates, or as
covariates in statistical analysis (e.g., socio-demographic
characteristics). Some examples include alcohol, drug, and tobacco use,
sexual behavior, prescription and aspirin use, and indicators of oral,
bone, reproductive, and mental health. Several interview components
support the nutrition-monitoring objective of NHANES, including
questions about food security and nutrition program participation,
dietary supplement use, and weight history/self-image/related behavior.
In 2019-2020, we plan to continue or expand upon existing multi-
mode screening and electronic consent procedures in NHANES. Our yearly
goal for interview, exam and post exam components is 5,000
participants. To achieve this goal we may need to screen up to 15,000
individuals.
Burden for individuals will vary based on their level of
participation. For example, infants and children tend to have shorter
interviews and exams than adults. This occurs because young people may
have fewer health conditions or medications to report so their
interviews take less time or because certain exams are only conducted
on individuals 18 and older, etc. In addition, adults often serve as
proxy respondents for young people in their families.
Participation in NHANES is voluntary and confidential. There is no
cost to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annual
burden hours are 72,917. We are requesting a three-year approval.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondent Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hours)
respondent hours)
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Individuals in households..... Screener........ 15,000 1 3/60 750
Individuals in households..... Household 5,000 1 1.5 7,500
Interview.
Individuals in households..... MEC Exam........ 5,000 1 4 20,000
Individuals in households..... Dietary 5,000 1 30/60 2,500
Interview Phone
Follow-Up.
Individuals in households..... Flexible 5,000 1 20/60 1,667
Consumer
Behavior Survey
Phone Follow-Up.
Individuals in households..... Developmental 3,500 1 3 10,500
Projects &
Special Studies.
Individuals in households..... 24 hour Blood 1,200 1 25 30,000
Pressure Pilot.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 72,917
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
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. 2018-10066 Filed 5-10-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
