Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review, 40062-40063 [2019-17288]

Download as PDF 40062 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2019 / Notices testing may include testing of changes in sampling or contacting potential respondents. The majority of participants in cognitive and pilot testing activities are expected to be adults ≥18 years of age. Information may be collected during the recruitment process to assist in the selection of respondents. Respondents may be recruited to take part in testing through online or newspaper advertisements. If the participants are not recruited to be present at a physical location, they may be called and recruited by telephone. NCCDPHP programs and collaborators. Each information collection activity conducted through this generic will be submitted to OMB for approval in a project-specific information collection request that describes its purpose and methods. Participation in cognitive and pilot testing is voluntary, but respondents will be encouraged to participate by explanations of the need for their input in the introduction of each survey. CDC requests approval for an 8,950 burden hours annually. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. Cognitive and pilot testing are efficient means of identifying problems with questions and procedures prior to implementation of data collection. Thus, they are cost effective approaches to providing evidence on survey questionnaire performance. A consequence of cognitive and pilot testing is to maintain high levels of participation in the information collection process itself. Initial response and burden estimates are based on anticipated information collection needs for the BRFSS, with an additional allocation for a variety of ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hrs.) Form name General U.S. Population or Selected Subpopulation. Screening for cognitive testing ......... 2,500 1 15/60 625 Screening for pilot testing ................ Cognitive testing in person .............. Cognitive testing by phone .............. Cognitive testing by ABS/mail/web .. Pilot testing in person ...................... Pilot testing by phone ...................... Pilot testing by ABS/mail/web .......... 2,400 1,500 1,500 600 1,000 3,000 5,000 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15/60 60/60 45/60 60/60 30/60 30/60 30/60 600 1,500 1,125 600 500 1,500 2,500 ........................................................... 17,500 ........................ ........................ 8,950 Total ........................................... Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2019–17289 Filed 8–12–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–19–1150] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Number of respondents Type of respondent In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request titled Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Surveys 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 June 5, 2019 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC received one comment related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Aug 12, 2019 Jkt 247001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Lyme and other Tickborne Diseases Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Surveys—Extension—National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of VectorBorne Diseases (DVBD) and other programs working on tickborne diseases (TBDs) are requesting a three year extension without change for a generic clearance to conduct TBD prevention studies to include knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) surveys regarding ticks and tickborne diseases (TBDs) among residents and businesses offering pest control services in Lyme disease endemic areas of the United States. The E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 40063 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2019 / Notices data collection for which approval is sought will allow DVBD to use survey results to inform implementation of future TBD prevention interventions. TBDs are a substantial and growing public health problem in the United States. From 2004–2016, over 490,000 cases of TBDs were reported to CDC, including cases of anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia (CDC, 2018). Lyme disease accounted for 82% of all TBDs, with over 400,000 cases reported during this time period. In addition, several novel tickborne pathogens have recently been found to cause human disease in the United States. Factors driving the emergence of TBDs are not well defined and current prevention methods have been insufficient to curb the increase in cases. Data is lacking on how often certain prevention measures are used by individuals at risk as well as what the barriers to using certain prevention measure are. The primary target population for these data collections are individuals and their household members who are at risk for TBDs associated with I. scapularis ticks and who may be exposed to these ticks residentially, recreationally, and/or occupationally. The secondary target population includes owners and employees of businesses offering pest control services to residents in areas where I. scapularis ticks transmit diseases to humans. Specifically, these target populations include those residing or working in the 15 highest incidence states for Lyme disease (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WI and WV). We anticipate conducting one to two surveys per year, for a maximum of six surveys conducted over a three year period. Depending on the survey, we aim to enroll 500–10,000 participants per study. It is expected that we will need to target recruitment to about twice as many people as we intend to enroll. Surveys may be conducted daily, weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly per participant for a defined period of time (whether by phone or web survey), depending on the survey or study. The surveys will range in duration from approximately 5–30 minutes. Each participant may be surveyed 1–64 times in one year; this variance is due to differences in the type of information collected for a given survey. Specific burden estimates for each study and each information collection instrument will be provided with each individual project submission for OMB review. The maximum estimated, annualized burden hours are 9,583 hours. Insights gained from KAP surveys will aid in prioritizing which prevention methods should be evaluated in future randomized, controlled trials and ultimately help target promotion of proven prevention methods that could yield substantial reductions in TBD incidence. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Form name General public ................................................. Screening instrument ..................................... Consent form .................................................. Introductory Surveys ...................................... Monthly surveys ............................................. Final surveys .................................................. PCO Survey ................................................... Pest control operators ..................................... Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2019–17288 Filed 8–12–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–19–19BNG; Docket No. CDC–2019– 0067] Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Number of respondents Type of respondents Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ACTION: Notice with comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Aug 12, 2019 Jkt 247001 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 Performance Measurement for STD Prevention. This information collection is for the 59 state, local, and territorial health departments that are recipients of CDC’s cooperative agreement PS19–1901 STD PCHD. The information collection covers key performance measures that will be used to assess recipients’ individual and collective progress towards the larger aims of the cooperative agreement, direct technical assistance to recipients, and obtain information needed to help assess the cooperative agreement’s public health impact. CDC must receive written comments on or before October 15, 2019. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 500 Number of responses per respondent 1 1 1 12 1 1 Average burden per response (in hours) 15/60 10/60 30/60 15/60 30/60 30/60 You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2019– 0067 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– ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40062-40063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17288]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-19-1150]


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 Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases Knowledge, 
Attitudes, and Practices Surveys 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 June 5, 2019 to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. CDC received one comment 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

    Lyme and other Tickborne Diseases Knowledge, Attitudes, and 
Practices Surveys--Extension--National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic 
Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of 
Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD) and other programs working on tickborne 
diseases (TBDs) are requesting a three year extension without change 
for a generic clearance to conduct TBD prevention studies to include 
knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) surveys regarding ticks and 
tickborne diseases (TBDs) among residents and businesses offering pest 
control services in Lyme disease endemic areas of the United States. 
The

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data collection for which approval is sought will allow DVBD to use 
survey results to inform implementation of future TBD prevention 
interventions. TBDs are a substantial and growing public health problem 
in the United States. From 2004-2016, over 490,000 cases of TBDs were 
reported to CDC, including cases of anaplasmosis, babesiosis, 
ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia 
(CDC, 2018). Lyme disease accounted for 82% of all TBDs, with over 
400,000 cases reported during this time period. In addition, several 
novel tickborne pathogens have recently been found to cause human 
disease in the United States. Factors driving the emergence of TBDs are 
not well defined and current prevention methods have been insufficient 
to curb the increase in cases. Data is lacking on how often certain 
prevention measures are used by individuals at risk as well as what the 
barriers to using certain prevention measure are.
    The primary target population for these data collections are 
individuals and their household members who are at risk for TBDs 
associated with I. scapularis ticks and who may be exposed to these 
ticks residentially, recreationally, and/or occupationally. The 
secondary target population includes owners and employees of businesses 
offering pest control services to residents in areas where I. 
scapularis ticks transmit diseases to humans. Specifically, these 
target populations include those residing or working in the 15 highest 
incidence states for Lyme disease (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NY, 
PA, RI, VT, VA, WI and WV). We anticipate conducting one to two surveys 
per year, for a maximum of six surveys conducted over a three year 
period. Depending on the survey, we aim to enroll 500-10,000 
participants per study. It is expected that we will need to target 
recruitment to about twice as many people as we intend to enroll. 
Surveys may be conducted daily, weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly per 
participant for a defined period of time (whether by phone or web 
survey), depending on the survey or study. The surveys will range in 
duration from approximately 5-30 minutes. Each participant may be 
surveyed 1-64 times in one year; this variance is due to differences in 
the type of information collected for a given survey. Specific burden 
estimates for each study and each information collection instrument 
will be provided with each individual project submission for OMB 
review. The maximum estimated, annualized burden hours are 9,583 hours.
    Insights gained from KAP surveys will aid in prioritizing which 
prevention methods should be evaluated in future randomized, controlled 
trials and ultimately help target promotion of proven prevention 
methods that could yield substantial reductions in TBD incidence. 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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General public........................  Screening instrument....           4,000               1           15/60
                                        Consent form............           2,000               1           10/60
                                        Introductory Surveys....           2,000               1           30/60
                                        Monthly surveys.........           2,000              12           15/60
                                        Final surveys...........           2,000               1           30/60
Pest control operators................  PCO Survey..............             500               1           30/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-17288 Filed 8-12-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P


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