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analyzed to determine the agents,
sources, modes of transmission, or risk
factors so that effective prevention and
control measures can be implemented.
During an unanticipated outbreak or
event, immediate action by CDC is
necessary to minimize or prevent public
harm. The legal justification for EEIs are
found in the Public Health Service Act
(42 U.S.C. Sec. 301 [241]) (a).
Successful investigations are
dependent on rapid and flexible data
collection that evolves during the
investigation and is customized to the
unique circumstances of each outbreak
or event. Data collection elements will
be those necessary to identify the
agents, sources, mode of transmission,
or risk factors. Examples of potential
data collection methods include
telephone or face-to-face interview;
email, web or other type of electronic
questionnaire; paper-and-pencil
questionnaire; focus groups; medical
record review; laboratory record review;
collection of clinical samples; and
environmental assessment. Respondents
will vary depending on the nature of the
outbreak or event; examples of potential
respondents include health care
professionals, patients, laboratorians,
and the general public. Participation in
EEIs is voluntary and there are no
anticipated costs to respondents other
than their time. CDC will use the
information gathered during EEIs to
rapidly identify and effectively
implement measures to minimize or
prevent public harm.
CDC projects 60 EEIs in response to
outbreaks or events characterized by
undetermined agents, undetermined
sources, undetermined transmission, or
undetermined risk factors annually. The
projected average number of
respondents is 200 per EEI, for a total
of 12,000 respondents. CDC estimates
the average burden per response is 0.5
hours and each respondent will be
asked to respond once. Therefore, the
total estimated annual burden hours are
6,000. These estimates are based on the
reported burden for EEIs that have been
performed during the previous two
years. OMB approval is requested for
three years.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Type of respondents
Form name
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Emergency Epidemic Investigation Participants.
Emergency Epidemic Investigation Data Collection Instruments.
12,000
1
30/60
Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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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 CDC/ATSDR
Formative Research and Tool
Development 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 August
23, 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
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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)
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395–5806. Provide written comments
within 30 days of notice publication.
Proposed Project
CDC/ATSDR Formative Research and
Tool Development—(OMB Control No.
0920–1154, Exp. 1/31/2020)—
Extension—Office of Science (OS),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) requests approval for
an extension of a generic clearance for
CDC/ATSDR Formative Research and
Tool Development. This information
collection request is designed to allow
CDC to conduct formative research
information collection activities used to
inform many aspects of surveillance,
communications, health promotion, and
research project development at CDC.
Formative research is the basis for
developing effective strategies including
communication channels, for
influencing behavior change. It helps
researchers identify and understand the
characteristics—interests, behaviors and
needs—of target populations that
influence their decisions and actions.
Formative research is integral in
developing programs as well as
improving existing and ongoing
programs. Formative research looks at
the community in which a public health
intervention is being or will be
implemented and helps the project staff
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understand the interests, attributes and
needs of different populations and
persons in that community. Formative
research occurs before a program is
designed and implemented, or while a
program is being conducted.
At CDC, formative research is
necessary for developing new programs
or adapting programs that deal with the
complexity of behavior, social context,
cultural identity, and health care that
underlie the epidemiology of diseases
and conditions in the U.S. CDC
conducts formative research to develop
public-sensitive communication
messages and user friendly tools prior to
developing or recommending
interventions, or care. Sometimes these
studies are entirely behavioral but most
often they are cycles of interviews and
focus groups designed to inform the
development of a product. Products
from these formative research studies
will be used for prevention of disease.
Findings from these studies may also be
presented as evidence to diseasespecific National Advisory Committees,
to support revisions to recommended
prevention and intervention methods, as
well as new recommendations.
Much of CDC’s health communication
takes place within campaigns that have
fairly lengthy planning periods—
timeframes that accommodate the
standard Federal process for approving
data collections. Short term qualitative
interviewing and cognitive research
techniques have previously proven
invaluable in the development of
scientifically valid and populationappropriate methods, interventions, and
instruments.
This request includes studies
investigating the utility and
acceptability of proposed sampling and
recruitment methods, intervention
contents and delivery, questionnaire
domains, individual questions, and
interactions with project staff or
electronic data collection equipment.
These activities will also provide
information about how respondents
answer questions, and ways in which
question response bias and error can be
reduced.
This request also includes collection
of information from public health
programs to assess needs related to
initiation of a new program activity or
expansion or changes in scope or
implementation of existing program
activities to adapt them to current
needs. The information collected will be
used to advise programs and provide
capacity-building assistance tailored to
identify needs.
Overall, these development activities
are intended to provide information that
will increase the success of the
surveillance or research projects
through increasing response rates and
decreasing response error, thereby
decreasing future data collection burden
to the public. The studies that will be
covered under this request will include
one or more of the following
investigational modalities: (1)
Structured and qualitative interviewing
for surveillance, research, interventions
and material development, (2) cognitive
interviewing for development of specific
data collection instruments, (3)
methodological research (4) usability
testing of technology-based instruments
and materials, (5) field testing of new
methodologies and materials, (6)
investigation of mental models for
health decision-making, to inform
health communication messages, and (7)
organizational needs assessments to
support development of capacity.
Respondents who will participate in
individual and group interviews
(qualitative, cognitive, and computer
assisted development activities) are
selected purposively from those who
respond to recruitment advertisements.
In addition to utilizing advertisements
for recruitment, respondents who will
participate in research on survey
methods may be selected purposively or
systematically from within an ongoing
surveillance or research project.
Participation of respondents is
voluntary. There is no cost to
participants other than their time. The
total estimated annual burden is 20,000
hours.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Type of respondent
Form name
General public and health care providers ...............................
Screener ................................
Interview .................................
Focus Group Interview ...........
Survey ....................................
Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing
an opportunity for the public to
SUMMARY:
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10,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Number of
responses
per
respondent
Average
hours per
response
1
1
1
1
15/60
1
2
30/60
comment on CMS’ intention to collect
information from the public. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the
PRA), federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information (including each proposed
extension or reinstatement of an existing
collection of information) and to allow
60 days for public comment on the
proposed action. Interested persons are
invited to send comments regarding our
burden estimates or any other aspect of
this collection of information, including
the necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper
performance of the agency’s functions,
the accuracy of the estimated burden,
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-20-1154]
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 CDC/ATSDR Formative Research and Tool
Development 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 August 23,
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;
(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
CDC/ATSDR Formative Research and Tool Development--(OMB Control No.
0920-1154, Exp. 1/31/2020)--Extension--Office of Science (OS), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requests
approval for an extension of a generic clearance for CDC/ATSDR
Formative Research and Tool Development. This information collection
request is designed to allow CDC to conduct formative research
information collection activities used to inform many aspects of
surveillance, communications, health promotion, and research project
development at CDC. Formative research is the basis for developing
effective strategies including communication channels, for influencing
behavior change. It helps researchers identify and understand the
characteristics--interests, behaviors and needs--of target populations
that influence their decisions and actions.
Formative research is integral in developing programs as well as
improving existing and ongoing programs. Formative research looks at
the community in which a public health intervention is being or will be
implemented and helps the project staff
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understand the interests, attributes and needs of different populations
and persons in that community. Formative research occurs before a
program is designed and implemented, or while a program is being
conducted.
At CDC, formative research is necessary for developing new programs
or adapting programs that deal with the complexity of behavior, social
context, cultural identity, and health care that underlie the
epidemiology of diseases and conditions in the U.S. CDC conducts
formative research to develop public-sensitive communication messages
and user friendly tools prior to developing or recommending
interventions, or care. Sometimes these studies are entirely behavioral
but most often they are cycles of interviews and focus groups designed
to inform the development of a product. Products from these formative
research studies will be used for prevention of disease. Findings from
these studies may also be presented as evidence to disease-specific
National Advisory Committees, to support revisions to recommended
prevention and intervention methods, as well as new recommendations.
Much of CDC's health communication takes place within campaigns
that have fairly lengthy planning periods--timeframes that accommodate
the standard Federal process for approving data collections. Short term
qualitative interviewing and cognitive research techniques have
previously proven invaluable in the development of scientifically valid
and population-appropriate methods, interventions, and instruments.
This request includes studies investigating the utility and
acceptability of proposed sampling and recruitment methods,
intervention contents and delivery, questionnaire domains, individual
questions, and interactions with project staff or electronic data
collection equipment. These activities will also provide information
about how respondents answer questions, and ways in which question
response bias and error can be reduced.
This request also includes collection of information from public
health programs to assess needs related to initiation of a new program
activity or expansion or changes in scope or implementation of existing
program activities to adapt them to current needs. The information
collected will be used to advise programs and provide capacity-building
assistance tailored to identify needs.
Overall, these development activities are intended to provide
information that will increase the success of the surveillance or
research projects through increasing response rates and decreasing
response error, thereby decreasing future data collection burden to the
public. The studies that will be covered under this request will
include one or more of the following investigational modalities: (1)
Structured and qualitative interviewing for surveillance, research,
interventions and material development, (2) cognitive interviewing for
development of specific data collection instruments, (3) methodological
research (4) usability testing of technology-based instruments and
materials, (5) field testing of new methodologies and materials, (6)
investigation of mental models for health decision-making, to inform
health communication messages, and (7) organizational needs assessments
to support development of capacity. Respondents who will participate in
individual and group interviews (qualitative, cognitive, and computer
assisted development activities) are selected purposively from those
who respond to recruitment advertisements. In addition to utilizing
advertisements for recruitment, respondents who will participate in
research on survey methods may be selected purposively or
systematically from within an ongoing surveillance or research project.
Participation of respondents is voluntary. There is no cost to
participants other than their time. The total estimated annual burden
is 20,000 hours.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per Average hours
respondents respondent per response
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General public and health care Screener................ 10,000 1 15/60
providers.
Interview............... 5,000 1 1
Focus Group Interview... 5,000 1 2
Survey.................. 5,000 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.
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