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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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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 Fellowship
Management System 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
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respondents
Form name
Repeat Request Form—Paper/Electronic ......
Transmittal Form—Paper/Electronic ..............
Early Transmittal Form—Paper/Electronic .....
Fee Worksheet ...............................................
Early Release Fee Worksheet .......................
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
Fellowship Management System
(OMB Control No. 0920–0765, Exp. 01/
31/2021)—Revision—Center for
Surveillance, Epidemiology and
Laboratory Services (CSELS), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC requests OMB approval to revise
a currently approved information
collection (Fellowship Management
System, OMB Control No. 0920–0765,
Exp. 1/31/2021). The Fellowship
Management System (FMS) is managed
by the Division of Scientific Education
and Professional Development (DSEPD)
in the Center for Surveillance,
Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
(CSELS). DSEPD’s mission is to improve
health outcomes by supporting the
development of 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. CDC fellows are assigned to
state, tribal, local, and territorial public
health agencies; federal government
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Number of
responses per
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3
3
1
1
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
18/60
18/60
18/60
15/60
2/60
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.
The FMS is a robust, flexible, webbased data management system that
allows CDC to electronically collect and
process fellowship applications, host
site assignment proposals, and
fellowship alumni information from
nonfederal persons. FMS also supports
and monitors ongoing fellowship
activities and compliance with
fellowship requirements. Eight CDC
programs currently use FMS to manage
fellowship opportunities: (1) The
Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), (2)
the Epidemiology Elective Program
(EEP), (3) the CDC Steven M. Teutsch
Prevention Effectiveness (PE)
Fellowship, (4) the Public Health
Associate Program (PHAP), (5) the
Public Health Informatics Fellowship
Program (PHIFP), (6) the Science
Ambassador Fellowship (SAF), (7) the
Preventive Medicine Residency and
Fellowship (PMR/F), and (8) the
Population Health Training in Place
Program (PH–TIPP).
CDC plans to implement the following
changes to the FMS:
I. Information collection will be
migrated to a modernized, state-of-theart electronic platform that will be
easier to update, improve data security,
reduce respondent burden, and reduce
maintenance and operating costs. The
updated platform will also facilitate
data analysis for program improvement
and evaluation.
II. A new FMS module will support
the collection of standardized
information about applicants’
performance, skills, expertise, and work
experience. Standardized references
have been shown to provide more
accurate and useful information for
participant selection than nonstandardized approaches. References for
fellowship applicants may be submitted
by former professors, supervisors,
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mentors, and others. These individuals
represent a new category of respondents
for the FMS.
III. A new FMS module will support
activity tracking of fellows’ work
experience, and field supervisors will
have the ability to contribute to fellows’
learning assessments within FMS. The
new features will enhance the ability of
program staff to monitor fellows’
learning outcomes, ensure that fellows
achieve expected competencies, and
supplement program evaluation efforts.
IV. CDC will increase the estimated
number of applicants using FMS as a
result of increased overall demand for
fellowship opportunities and the
addition of three programs: the CDC Elearning Institute (ELI), the Laboratory
Leadership Service (LLS), and Future
Leaders in Infectious and Global Health
Threats (FLIGHT). However, burden per
response and total applicant burden will
decrease due to more efficient system
navigation.
V. CDC will increase the estimated the
number of host sites that submit
fellowship assignment proposals. The
updated FMS platform will provide
nonfederal host sites the ability to select
the applicants within FMS, thus
enhancing the utility of the system.
VI. The FMS Alumni Directory will be
enhanced with new surveys and
questions. The enhanced data collection
will better describe the career
progression and leadership roles that
fellows assume post-fellowship, and
provide insights into how graduates
apply the skills they acquired during
their fellowships. CDC is increasing the
estimated number of respondents,
burden per response, and total burden
for the FMS Alumni Directory.
There are no changes to the
information collection for the subset of
fellowship applicants who are invited to
participate in the annual Interview Day.
The proposed changes will contribute
significant enhancements and provide
CDC with an efficient, effective, and
secure electronic mechanism for
submissions, reviews, selections, and
matching processes for fellowship
information.
The last approval for this ICR was for
4,656 burden hours and the request for
this revision is 4,881 annualized burden
hours, a net increase of 225 annualized
burden hours. OMB approval is
requested for three years. OMB approval
is requested no later than April 1, 2020,
to enable use of the enhanced FMS for
the 2020 cycle of EIS fellowships.
Participation in FMS information
collection is voluntary and there is no
cost to respondents other than their
time.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Type of respondents
Fellowship Applicants .....................................
Reference Letter Writers ................................
Subset of FMS Fellowship Applicants ............
Fellowship Alumni ...........................................
Public Health Agency or Organization Staff ...
Public Health Agency or Organization Staff ...
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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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 Poison Center
Collaborations for Public Health
Emergencies 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
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FMS
FMS
FMS
FMS
FMS
FMS
Application Module ................................
Application Module ................................
Application Module ................................
Alumni Directory ....................................
Activity Tracking Module .......................
Host Site Module ...................................
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,
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responses per
respondent
2,216
4,412
200
1,732
350
448
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
15/60
30/60
25/60
25/60
1
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
Poison Center Collaborations for
Public Health Emergencies (OMB
Control No. 0920–1166, Exp. 2/29/
2020)—Extension—National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) is requesting a threeyear Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-20-0765]
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 Fellowship Management System 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
Fellowship Management System (OMB Control No. 0920-0765, Exp. 01/
31/2021)--Revision--Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and
Laboratory Services (CSELS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC requests OMB approval to revise a currently approved
information collection (Fellowship Management System, OMB Control No.
0920-0765, Exp. 1/31/2021). The Fellowship Management System (FMS) is
managed by the Division of Scientific Education and Professional
Development (DSEPD) in the Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and
Laboratory Services (CSELS). DSEPD's mission is to improve health
outcomes by supporting the development of 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. 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.
The FMS is a robust, flexible, web-based data management system
that allows CDC to electronically collect and process fellowship
applications, host site assignment proposals, and fellowship alumni
information from nonfederal persons. FMS also supports and monitors
ongoing fellowship activities and compliance with fellowship
requirements. Eight CDC programs currently use FMS to manage fellowship
opportunities: (1) The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), (2) the
Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP), (3) the CDC Steven M. Teutsch
Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship, (4) the Public Health
Associate Program (PHAP), (5) the Public Health Informatics Fellowship
Program (PHIFP), (6) the Science Ambassador Fellowship (SAF), (7) the
Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship (PMR/F), and (8) the
Population Health Training in Place Program (PH-TIPP).
CDC plans to implement the following changes to the FMS:
I. Information collection will be migrated to a modernized, state-
of-the-art electronic platform that will be easier to update, improve
data security, reduce respondent burden, and reduce maintenance and
operating costs. The updated platform will also facilitate data
analysis for program improvement and evaluation.
II. A new FMS module will support the collection of standardized
information about applicants' performance, skills, expertise, and work
experience. Standardized references have been shown to provide more
accurate and useful information for participant selection than non-
standardized approaches. References for fellowship applicants may be
submitted by former professors, supervisors,
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mentors, and others. These individuals represent a new category of
respondents for the FMS.
III. A new FMS module will support activity tracking of fellows'
work experience, and field supervisors will have the ability to
contribute to fellows' learning assessments within FMS. The new
features will enhance the ability of program staff to monitor fellows'
learning outcomes, ensure that fellows achieve expected competencies,
and supplement program evaluation efforts.
IV. CDC will increase the estimated number of applicants using FMS
as a result of increased overall demand for fellowship opportunities
and the addition of three programs: the CDC E-learning Institute (ELI),
the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS), and Future Leaders in
Infectious and Global Health Threats (FLIGHT). However, burden per
response and total applicant burden will decrease due to more efficient
system navigation.
V. CDC will increase the estimated the number of host sites that
submit fellowship assignment proposals. The updated FMS platform will
provide nonfederal host sites the ability to select the applicants
within FMS, thus enhancing the utility of the system.
VI. The FMS Alumni Directory will be enhanced with new surveys and
questions. The enhanced data collection will better describe the career
progression and leadership roles that fellows assume post-fellowship,
and provide insights into how graduates apply the skills they acquired
during their fellowships. CDC is increasing the estimated number of
respondents, burden per response, and total burden for the FMS Alumni
Directory.
There are no changes to the information collection for the subset
of fellowship applicants who are invited to participate in the annual
Interview Day. The proposed changes will contribute significant
enhancements and provide CDC with an efficient, effective, and secure
electronic mechanism for submissions, reviews, selections, and matching
processes for fellowship information.
The last approval for this ICR was for 4,656 burden hours and the
request for this revision is 4,881 annualized burden hours, a net
increase of 225 annualized burden hours. OMB approval is requested for
three years. OMB approval is requested no later than April 1, 2020, to
enable use of the enhanced FMS for the 2020 cycle of EIS fellowships.
Participation in FMS information collection is voluntary and there is
no cost to respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hours)
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Fellowship Applicants................. FMS Application Module.. 2,216 1 1
Reference Letter Writers.............. FMS Application Module.. 4,412 1 15/60
Subset of FMS Fellowship Applicants... FMS Application Module.. 200 1 30/60
Fellowship Alumni..................... FMS Alumni Directory.... 1,732 1 25/60
Public Health Agency or Organization FMS Activity Tracking 350 2 25/60
Staff. Module.
Public Health Agency or Organization FMS Host Site Module.... 448 1 1
Staff.
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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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