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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Type of respondent
Form name
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Drug Overdose Response Investigation Participants
DORI Data Collection Instruments ......
4,000
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 ‘‘Availability,
Use, and Public Health Impact of
Emergency Supply Kits among DisasterAffected Populations’’ 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
28, 2020 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,
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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.
Comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function. 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
Availability, Use, and Public Health
Impact of Emergency Supply Kits
among Disaster-Affected Populations—
New—National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH) is
submitting a New Information
Collection Request (ICR), for two-year
approval. NCEH will conduct this crosssectional study among two disasteraffected populations, at one site per
year. NCEH will select geographic sites
(e.g., city, town, region) for inclusion in
the study after a disaster (e.g., hurricane,
wildfire, flood, tornado) has occurred in
the area. Parameters for site selection
include a major or state-level disaster
declaration for a natural disaster that
affects a mid- to high-density area (e.g.,
population of 100,000 people) within
the United States.
An all-of-society approach to disaster
risk reduction emphasizes inclusion and
engagement in preparedness activities.
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A common recommendation is to
promote household preparedness
through the preparation of an
emergency supply kit that can be used
to shelter-in-place or during evacuation.
Lack of household preparedness is a
public health concern, especially in
medically frail populations, because it
consumes first responders’ time, taking
them away from relief and recovery
efforts, and can easily deplete
community health resources. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) states that individuals or
households are prepared for a disaster if
they have thought about and planned
for the types of disaster for which they
are at most risk, have developed a
family communication and evacuation
plan in the event of a disaster, and have
assembled a complete disaster
(emergency) supply kit. However, the
prevalence of emergency supply kits
across households in the United States
ranges considerably from a communitylevel low of 10% to a regional high of
68%. This lack and variation of
emergency supply kits across
households makes household disaster
preparedness a public health concern.
Self-sufficiency (defined as the ability
to shelter-in-place without needing to
leave your home or call for outside
assistance for ∼3 days following a
disaster) can help reduce the demands
placed on first responders during
critical times, which has downstream
public health impacts. Among persons
with an existing physical or mental
health condition at the time of the
disaster, having an adequate supply of
prescription and over-the-counter
medications and medical supplies
allows people to maintain treatment and
prevent worsening or exacerbation of
their existing condition or illness. It also
can reduce their need for emergency
medical services following a disaster.
The FEMA definition of an emergency
supply kit is one that can sustain each
member of a household with food,
water, and medication for up to three
days. However, there are several
knowledge gaps and challenges related
to emergency supply kit use and
effectiveness, including whether the
current recommendations are adequate
or need expansion. We identified the
following gaps:
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• Lack of consistency for what supplies
to include in an emergency supply kit:
While the public can access
information on what contents are
likely important to include in
emergency supply kits, there is a lack
of information as to whether there is
a standard set of supplies that is
consistently needed across disaster
types
• Lack of a standard tool for evaluation
of emergency supply kit use and
effectiveness
• Lack of information on how
emergency supply kit items are used
during or following disasters:
Currently we lack detailed
information on how households use
emergency supply kit items during or
following disasters and what, if any,
are barriers to their use
• Lack of information on effectiveness
of emergency supply kits in
preventing adverse outcomes: To our
knowledge, there is no information on
whether the use of emergency supply
items prevents adverse health
outcomes. Among individuals with
health conditions, it remains unclear
whether preparing an emergency
supply kit with adequate medications
and medical supplies prevents the
worsening of conditions or the need
for emergency medical services
• Lack of data to support emergency
supply kit recommendations: It is
unclear whether having essential
supplies improves self-sufficiency
and lessens the need for outside
assistance
This general lack of research on the
efficacy and use of emergency supply
kits impedes our ability to make datadriven recommendations regarding
emergency supply kit promotion. The
cross-sectional disaster survey and focus
group(s) on the public’s knowledge,
preparedness, and use of emergency
supply kits will identify and inform
public health officials about the most
useful items to include in an emergency
supply kit, ideally across two different
types of disasters.
Survey participants will be selected
via address-based sampling in the
defined geographic area impacted by the
disaster and given the choice to
complete the survey via paper (i.e.,
Teleform) or online via a web-based
instrument. Survey participants will
also be recruited using an existing,
nonprobability web panel and be
directed to the online, web-based
instrument to create a larger, more costeffective dataset. Focus group
participants will be randomly selected
among survey respondents and/or
recruited via targeted social media (e.g.,
Facebook, Craigslist) to provide context
and enhancement to the survey.
The estimated annualized burden is
384 hours. The estimated burden is
based on conducting the survey at one
site per year, taking 15 minutes per
respondent via the web or 30 minutes
via paper survey, and up to two focus
groups in each site taking approximately
five minutes for the focus group
screener and two hours for the focus
group. There is no cost to respondents
other than their time.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Form name
General public ......................................
Web survey ...............................................................
Paper survey .............................................................
Focus group screener ...............................................
Focus group ..............................................................
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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Number of
respondents
Type of respondents
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
has submitted the information
collection request titled ‘‘COVID–19
Pandemic Response, Laboratory Data
Reporting’’ to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval. CDC previously published a
‘‘Proposed Data Collection Submitted
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for Public Comment and
Recommendations’’ notice on June 5th,
2020 to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. CDC
received two 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;
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burden per
response
(in hours)
15/60
30/60
5/60
2
(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.
Comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function. 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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-21-20QN]
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 ``Availability, Use, and Public Health Impact
of Emergency Supply Kits among Disaster-Affected Populations'' 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 28, 2020 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. Comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 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
Availability, Use, and Public Health Impact of Emergency Supply
Kits among Disaster-Affected Populations--New--National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) is submitting a
New Information Collection Request (ICR), for two-year approval. NCEH
will conduct this cross-sectional study among two disaster-affected
populations, at one site per year. NCEH will select geographic sites
(e.g., city, town, region) for inclusion in the study after a disaster
(e.g., hurricane, wildfire, flood, tornado) has occurred in the area.
Parameters for site selection include a major or state-level disaster
declaration for a natural disaster that affects a mid- to high-density
area (e.g., population of 100,000 people) within the United States.
An all-of-society approach to disaster risk reduction emphasizes
inclusion and engagement in preparedness activities. A common
recommendation is to promote household preparedness through the
preparation of an emergency supply kit that can be used to shelter-in-
place or during evacuation. Lack of household preparedness is a public
health concern, especially in medically frail populations, because it
consumes first responders' time, taking them away from relief and
recovery efforts, and can easily deplete community health resources.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that individuals
or households are prepared for a disaster if they have thought about
and planned for the types of disaster for which they are at most risk,
have developed a family communication and evacuation plan in the event
of a disaster, and have assembled a complete disaster (emergency)
supply kit. However, the prevalence of emergency supply kits across
households in the United States ranges considerably from a community-
level low of 10% to a regional high of 68%. This lack and variation of
emergency supply kits across households makes household disaster
preparedness a public health concern.
Self-sufficiency (defined as the ability to shelter-in-place
without needing to leave your home or call for outside assistance for
~3 days following a disaster) can help reduce the demands placed on
first responders during critical times, which has downstream public
health impacts. Among persons with an existing physical or mental
health condition at the time of the disaster, having an adequate supply
of prescription and over-the-counter medications and medical supplies
allows people to maintain treatment and prevent worsening or
exacerbation of their existing condition or illness. It also can reduce
their need for emergency medical services following a disaster. The
FEMA definition of an emergency supply kit is one that can sustain each
member of a household with food, water, and medication for up to three
days. However, there are several knowledge gaps and challenges related
to emergency supply kit use and effectiveness, including whether the
current recommendations are adequate or need expansion. We identified
the following gaps:
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Lack of consistency for what supplies to include in an
emergency supply kit: While the public can access information on what
contents are likely important to include in emergency supply kits,
there is a lack of information as to whether there is a standard set of
supplies that is consistently needed across disaster types
Lack of a standard tool for evaluation of emergency supply kit
use and effectiveness
Lack of information on how emergency supply kit items are used
during or following disasters: Currently we lack detailed information
on how households use emergency supply kit items during or following
disasters and what, if any, are barriers to their use
Lack of information on effectiveness of emergency supply kits
in preventing adverse outcomes: To our knowledge, there is no
information on whether the use of emergency supply items prevents
adverse health outcomes. Among individuals with health conditions, it
remains unclear whether preparing an emergency supply kit with adequate
medications and medical supplies prevents the worsening of conditions
or the need for emergency medical services
Lack of data to support emergency supply kit recommendations:
It is unclear whether having essential supplies improves self-
sufficiency and lessens the need for outside assistance
This general lack of research on the efficacy and use of emergency
supply kits impedes our ability to make data-driven recommendations
regarding emergency supply kit promotion. The cross-sectional disaster
survey and focus group(s) on the public's knowledge, preparedness, and
use of emergency supply kits will identify and inform public health
officials about the most useful items to include in an emergency supply
kit, ideally across two different types of disasters.
Survey participants will be selected via address-based sampling in
the defined geographic area impacted by the disaster and given the
choice to complete the survey via paper (i.e., Teleform) or online via
a web-based instrument. Survey participants will also be recruited
using an existing, nonprobability web panel and be directed to the
online, web-based instrument to create a larger, more cost-effective
dataset. Focus group participants will be randomly selected among
survey respondents and/or recruited via targeted social media (e.g.,
Facebook, Craigslist) to provide context and enhancement to the survey.
The estimated annualized burden is 384 hours. The estimated burden
is based on conducting the survey at one site per year, taking 15
minutes per respondent via the web or 30 minutes via paper survey, and
up to two focus groups in each site taking approximately five minutes
for the focus group screener and two hours for the focus group. 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..................... Web survey................. 667 1 15/60
Paper survey............... 333 1 30/60
Focus group screener....... 24 1 5/60
Focus group................ 24 1 2
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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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