Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 44313-44314 [2019-18210]

Download as PDF 44313 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 164 / Friday, August 23, 2019 / Notices evaluators is expected to greatly increase the use of the PPMR and its associated forms. Centers, Institutes and Offices within CDC will use the PPMR with varying frequency, however with the opportunity to submit evaluation information directly, the total number of responses per year could be increased by 2,000, and the overall Burden Hours could increase by 4,000. The total annual Burden Hours requested is 13,014. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Form name CDC Award Recipients ................................... Performance Progress and Monitoring Report (PPMR)—Att. A–F. Performance Progress and Monitoring Report (PPMR)—Att. G. Performance Progress and Monitoring Report (PPMR)—Att. A–F. CDC Award Recipients ................................... NHSS Award Recipients ................................. Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2019–18209 Filed 8–22–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–19–0765; Docket No. CDC–2019– 0071] 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 to comment on proposed and/ or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comments on a request for a revision of an approved information collection titled, CDC’s Fellowship Management System (OMB Control No. 0920–0765). CDC uses the information collected for processes that aid and enhance the selection of fellowship participants and host sites and to track participant information that helps strengthen the current, emerging, and ever-changing public health workforce. DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before October 22, 2019. SUMMARY: jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Number of respondents Type of respondents VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Aug 22, 2019 Jkt 247001 You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2019– 0071 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: 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 ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) 5,200 1 2 1,632 1 5/60 60 1 41 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 CDC Fellowship Management System (OMB Control No. 0920–0765, Exp. 01/ 21/2021)—Revision—Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD), Center for Surveillance, Education, and Laboratory Services (CSELS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description DSEPD requests a three-year Revision to continue the use of the CDC Fellowship Management System (FMS) to collect data under the approved OMB Control No. 0920–0765. CDC uses FMS to collect, process, and manage data from nonfederal applicants seeking training or public health support services through CDC fellowships. FMS E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 44314 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 164 / Friday, August 23, 2019 / Notices is used to electronically submit fellowship applications, fellowship host site proposals, and to maintain fellowship alumni directories online. FMS is a flexible and robust electronic information system that is standardized and tailored for each CDC fellowship, collecting only the minimum amount of information needed. Thus, streamlining data management for CDC and reducing the burden for respondents. FMS is key to CDC’s ability to protect the public’s health by supporting training opportunities that strengthen the public health workforce. The proposed Revision will contribute significant enhancements and provide CDC with an efficient, effective, and secure electronic mechanism for collecting, processing, and monitoring fellowship information. The update to the technology platform will make it easier for additional fellowships to choose to use FMS. The increased efficiencies will allow programs to conduct their administrative data collection and monitor fellows’ learning outcomes with a reduced burden and minimal development requirements. The mission of DSEPD is to improve health outcomes through a competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce. Professionals in public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics, information science, veterinary medicine, nursing, public policy, and other related professionals seek opportunities, through CDC fellowships, to broaden their knowledge, and skills to improve the science and practice of public health. CDC fellows are assigned to state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies; federal government agencies, including CDC and Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) operational divisions, such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; and to nongovernmental organizations, including academic institutions, tribal organizations, and private public health organizations. A three-year revision will allow all fellowship applicants, public health agencies that host fellowship participants, and fellowship alumni the continued use of FMS for submission of electronic data. The annual burden table reflects OMB-approved changes since 2017. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. Total Burden Hours requested are 6361. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Type of respondents Form name Fellowship applicants ........................ Subset of FMS Fellowship Applicants **. Reference Letter Writers ................... Public Health Agency or Organization Staff. Fellowship Alumni ............................. Public Health Agency or Organization Staff. FMS Application Module .................. FMS Application Module .................. 2,216 ** 200 1 1 105/60 30/60 3,878 100 FMS Application Module .................. FMS Activity Tracking Module ......... 4,412 350 1 2 15/60 15/60 1,103 175 FMS Alumni Directory ...................... FMS Host Site Module ..................... 1,732 448 1 1 15/60 90/60 433 672 Total ........................................... ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 6,361 ** Subset of the total 2216 applicants. Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2019–18210 Filed 8–22–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–19–0010] jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD 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 Birth Defects Study To Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS (BD–STEPS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Aug 22, 2019 Jkt 247001 published a ‘‘Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations’’ notice on March 4, 2019 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; PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (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) E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-19-0765; Docket No. CDC-2019-0071]


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 to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This 
notice invites comments on a request for a revision of an approved 
information collection titled, CDC's Fellowship Management System (OMB 
Control No. 0920-0765). CDC uses the information collected for 
processes that aid and enhance the selection of fellowship participants 
and host sites and to track participant information that helps 
strengthen the current, emerging, and ever-changing public health 
workforce.

DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before October 22, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2019-
0071 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

    CDC Fellowship Management System (OMB Control No. 0920-0765, Exp. 
01/21/2021)--Revision--Division of Scientific Education and 
Professional Development (DSEPD), Center for Surveillance, Education, 
and Laboratory Services (CSELS), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    DSEPD requests a three-year Revision to continue the use of the CDC 
Fellowship Management System (FMS) to collect data under the approved 
OMB Control No. 0920-0765. CDC uses FMS to collect, process, and manage 
data from nonfederal applicants seeking training or public health 
support services through CDC fellowships. FMS

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is used to electronically submit fellowship applications, fellowship 
host site proposals, and to maintain fellowship alumni directories 
online. FMS is a flexible and robust electronic information system that 
is standardized and tailored for each CDC fellowship, collecting only 
the minimum amount of information needed. Thus, streamlining data 
management for CDC and reducing the burden for respondents. FMS is key 
to CDC's ability to protect the public's health by supporting training 
opportunities that strengthen the public health workforce.
    The proposed Revision will contribute significant enhancements and 
provide CDC with an efficient, effective, and secure electronic 
mechanism for collecting, processing, and monitoring fellowship 
information. The update to the technology platform will make it easier 
for additional fellowships to choose to use FMS. The increased 
efficiencies will allow programs to conduct their administrative data 
collection and monitor fellows' learning outcomes with a reduced burden 
and minimal development requirements.
    The mission of DSEPD is to improve health outcomes through a 
competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce. 
Professionals in public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics, 
information science, veterinary medicine, nursing, public policy, and 
other related professionals seek opportunities, through CDC 
fellowships, to broaden their knowledge, and skills to improve the 
science and practice of public health. CDC fellows are assigned to 
state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies; federal 
government agencies, including CDC and Department of Health and Human 
Services' (HHS) operational divisions, such as Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services; and to nongovernmental organizations, including 
academic institutions, tribal organizations, and private public health 
organizations.
    A three-year revision will allow all fellowship applicants, public 
health agencies that host fellowship participants, and fellowship 
alumni the continued use of FMS for submission of electronic data. The 
annual burden table reflects OMB-approved changes since 2017. There is 
no cost to respondents other than their time. Total Burden Hours 
requested are 6361. There are no costs 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    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)      (in hours)
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Fellowship applicants.........  FMS Application            2,216               1          105/60           3,878
                                 Module.
Subset of FMS Fellowship        FMS Application           ** 200               1           30/60             100
 Applicants **.                  Module.
Reference Letter Writers......  FMS Application            4,412               1           15/60           1,103
                                 Module.
Public Health Agency or         FMS Activity                 350               2           15/60             175
 Organization Staff.             Tracking Module.
Fellowship Alumni.............  FMS Alumni                 1,732               1           15/60             433
                                 Directory.
Public Health Agency or         FMS Host Site                448               1           90/60             672
 Organization Staff.             Module.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............           6,361
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** Subset of the total 2216 applicants.


Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-18210 Filed 8-22-19; 8:45 am]
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