Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 44630-44631 [2018-19014]

Download as PDF 44630 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 170 / Friday, August 31, 2018 / Notices 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. 2018–19012 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60 Day–18–16JO; Docket No. CDC–2018– 0077] 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 effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a 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 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). PRAMS provides an important supplement to vital records data by providing statespecific information not available through birth certificate data on maternal behaviors and experiences before, during and after pregnancy on health conditions, prenatal care, postpartum care, access to care, and health insurance status. DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before October 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–201x– xxxx by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, 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. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:42 Aug 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS– D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; phone: 404–639–7570; Email: omb@cdc.gov. 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 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)—Existing Collection in Use without an OMB Control Number—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Background and Brief Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks OMB approval to collect information through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) for three years as a generic clearance. OMB approval for new modules will be submitted through the part of generic clearance mechanism. PRAMS supplements vital records data by providing state-specific information on maternal behaviors and experiences before, during and after pregnancy. Every month, in each participating state, a sample of women who have recently given birth to a live born or stillborn infant is selected from birth certificates or fetal death files. The sample is stratified based on the state’s population of interest to ensure highrisk populations are represented in the data. PRAMS is a state customized mail and telephone survey conducted in 51 sites and covers 83% of all live births in the United States. Information is collected by self-administered mail survey with telephone follow-up for non-responders. Because PRAMS uses standardized data collection methods, it allows data to be compared among states. The PRAMS survey instrument is based on a core set of questions common across all states. Core questions request information that is not available from vital records; information about health conditions, prenatal care, postpartum care, access to care, or health insurance status; information about contraception, health habits or risk behaviors; and information about other topics such as breastfeeding. In addition, CDC provides participating states with standard questions from optional modules that states may use to customize survey content for their specific needs at the beginning of each Phase of data collection. In addition, on occasion, states may be funded to address emerging topics of interest to collect supplemental data on optional modules of interest. These questions can be used to address state-specific priorities and special topics such as, for example, substance use, including prescription and illicit opioid use, disease epidemics, or other topics related to healthy pregnancy; these supplements can be administered to women identified in the usual manner or via hospital records. States not intending to implement the survey on an ongoing basis, can instead employ a point-in-time survey. Because PRAMS infrastructure was developed to access a specific and vulnerable subpopulation, the PRAMS infrastructure can be E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1 44631 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 170 / Friday, August 31, 2018 / Notices rapidly adapted for targeted information collection that would not be feasible with other surveillance methods. The burden estimate for PRAMS includes two types of information collection: (1) Information collection associated with the PRAMS core questions and predetermined standard questions from optional modules, and (2) information collection associated with optional modules for emerging issues. Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of responses per respondent Average hours per response (in hours) 62,514 1 25/60 26,048 PRAMS Standard Questions on optional modules—predetermined. Estimated burden hours for additional optional modules—emerging. 62,514 1 10/60 10,419 32,530 1 7/60 3,795 ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 40,262 Types of respondents Form name Women who recently delivered a live birth. PRAMS Phase 8 Core Questions .... Total ........................................... 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. 2018–19014 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–18–0800] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 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 Focus Group Testing to Effectively Plan and Tailor Cancer Prevention and Control Communication Campaigns 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 13, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:42 Aug 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 Number of respondents 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 Focus Group Testing to Effectively Plan and Tailor Cancer Prevention and Control Communication Campaigns— (OMB No. 0920–0800, exp. 12/31/ 2017)—Reinstatement without Change— National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total burden hours Background and Brief Description CDC requests a reinstatement of the information collection with OMB Control Number 0920–0800. The mission of the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) is to reduce the burden of cancer in the United States through cancer prevention, reduction of risk, early detection, better treatment, and improved quality of life for cancer survivors. Toward this end, the DCPC supports the scientific development and implementation of various health communication campaigns with an emphasis on specific cancer burdens. This process requires testing of messages, concepts, and materials prior to their final development and dissemination, as described in the second step of the health communication process. The health communication process is a scientific model developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Cancer Institute to guide sound campaign development. The communication literature supports various data collection methods, one of which is focus groups, to conduct credible formative, concept, message, and materials testing. The purpose of focus groups is to ensure that the public and other key audiences, like health professionals, clearly understand cancer-specific information and concepts, are motivated to take the desired action, and do not react negatively to the messages. CDC is currently approved to collect information needed to plan and tailor cancer communication campaigns (OMB No. 0920–0800, exp. 12/31/2017), and seeks OMB approval to reinstate this generic clearance. Information collection will involve focus groups to assess numerous E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 170 (Friday, August 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44630-44631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19014]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60 Day-18-16JO; Docket No. CDC-2018-0077]


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 effort to reduce public burden and maximize the 
utility of government information, invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a 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 Pregnancy Risk Assessment 
Monitoring System (PRAMS). PRAMS provides an important supplement to 
vital records data by providing state-specific information not 
available through birth certificate data on maternal behaviors and 
experiences before, during and after pregnancy on health conditions, 
prenatal care, postpartum care, access to care, and health insurance 
status.

DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before October 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-201x-
xxxx by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, 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 Jeffrey M. Zirger, 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 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)--Existing 
Collection in Use without an OMB Control Number--National Center for 
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks OMB 
approval to collect information through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment 
Monitoring System (PRAMS) for three years as a generic clearance. OMB 
approval for new modules will be submitted through the part of generic 
clearance mechanism.
    PRAMS supplements vital records data by providing state-specific 
information on maternal behaviors and experiences before, during and 
after pregnancy. Every month, in each participating state, a sample of 
women who have recently given birth to a live born or stillborn infant 
is selected from birth certificates or fetal death files. The sample is 
stratified based on the state's population of interest to ensure high-
risk populations are represented in the data. PRAMS is a state 
customized mail and telephone survey conducted in 51 sites and covers 
83% of all live births in the United States. Information is collected 
by self-administered mail survey with telephone follow-up for non-
responders. Because PRAMS uses standardized data collection methods, it 
allows data to be compared among states.
    The PRAMS survey instrument is based on a core set of questions 
common across all states. Core questions request information that is 
not available from vital records; information about health conditions, 
prenatal care, postpartum care, access to care, or health insurance 
status; information about contraception, health habits or risk 
behaviors; and information about other topics such as breastfeeding. In 
addition, CDC provides participating states with standard questions 
from optional modules that states may use to customize survey content 
for their specific needs at the beginning of each Phase of data 
collection. In addition, on occasion, states may be funded to address 
emerging topics of interest to collect supplemental data on optional 
modules of interest. These questions can be used to address state-
specific priorities and special topics such as, for example, substance 
use, including prescription and illicit opioid use, disease epidemics, 
or other topics related to healthy pregnancy; these supplements can be 
administered to women identified in the usual manner or via hospital 
records. States not intending to implement the survey on an ongoing 
basis, can instead employ a point-in-time survey. Because PRAMS 
infrastructure was developed to access a specific and vulnerable 
subpopulation, the PRAMS infrastructure can be

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rapidly adapted for targeted information collection that would not be 
feasible with other surveillance methods.
    The burden estimate for PRAMS includes two types of information 
collection: (1) Information collection associated with the PRAMS core 
questions and predetermined standard questions from optional modules, 
and (2) information collection associated with optional modules for 
emerging issues. Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to 
respondents other than their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of     Average hours
     Types of respondents           Form name        Number of     responses per   per response    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)         hours
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Women who recently delivered a  PRAMS Phase 8             62,514               1           25/60          26,048
 live birth.                     Core Questions.
                                PRAMS Standard            62,514               1           10/60          10,419
                                 Questions on
                                 optional
                                 modules--predet
                                 ermined.
                                Estimated burden          32,530               1            7/60           3,795
                                 hours for
                                 additional
                                 optional
                                 modules--emergi
                                 ng.
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............          40,262
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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. 2018-19014 Filed 8-30-18; 8:45 am]
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