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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;
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; and
5. Assess information collection costs.
Proposed Project
The Muscular Dystrophy
Surveillance, Tracking, and Research
Network (MD STARnet) Muscular
Dystrophy Questionnaire:
years old. MD STARnet aims to improve
understanding of MDs and ultimately
the quality of life of people and their
families living with MD. Individuals
with MDs frequently report pain and
fatigue, but studies have largely been
conducted in clinic-based populations
and included the three most common
MDs. Population-based studies are
needed to describe the frequency and
management of pain and fatigue and
their impact on the lives of individuals
with various types of MD.
The purpose of the proposed study is
to describe the epidemiology of COVID–
19 and flu and the experience with pain,
fatigue, pregnancy, and infertility for
adults living with muscular dystrophy
who are identified through the Muscular
Dystrophy Surveillance Tracking and
Research Network (MD STARnet).
Results generated from the study will
provide a better understanding of (1) the
occurrence, testing, treatment and
severity of COVID–19 in relation to MD;
(2) vaccination status and reasons for
not receiving COVID–19 and flu
vaccinations; (3) the frequency,
intensity, and management of pain and
fatigue; and (4) the effect of having
muscular dystrophy on pregnancy and
fertility on adults living with muscular
dystrophy. Ultimately, this information
can be used by stakeholders to develop
interventions that improve the lives of
people with muscular dystrophy and
their families.
Understanding the impact of COVID–19,
flu, pain, fatigue, pregnancy and
infertility, on adults with muscular
dystrophy—New—National Center on
Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities (NCBDDD), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Since its establishment in 2002, the
MD STARnet has been a populationbased surveillance system that aims to
identify and collect clinical data on
individuals with muscular dystrophy
(MD) in select surveillance areas. MD
STARnet identifies and collects data on
cases at sources including healthcare
facilities where patients with MD
receive care, and administrative datasets
such as vital records and hospital
discharge data. While MDs are rare
genetic diseases with an estimated
prevalence of 16.1/100,000, they have a
high impact on affected individuals,
their families, and society. MDs can be
classified into nine major groups:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD),
Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD),
myotonic dystrophy (DM),
facioscapulohumeral muscular
dystrophy (FSHD), limb-girdle muscular
dystrophy (LGMD), Congenital muscular
dystrophy (CMD), Emery-Dreifuss
muscular dystrophy (EDMD), and distal
muscular dystrophy. A recent MD
STARnet study has estimated the
combined prevalence for DMD and BMD
to be 1.92–2.48/10,000 males age 5–9
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Total burden
hours
Form name
Adult males 18 and over ...................
Adult females 18 and over ................
MD STARnet male questionnaire ....
MD STARnet female questionnaire
1,794
1,574
1
1
15/60
20/60
449
525
Total ...........................................
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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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Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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(OMB) for review and approval. CDC
previously published a ‘‘Proposed Data
Collection Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations’’
notice on December 18, 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:
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(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.
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 of
publication.
Proposed Project
Prevention Research Centers National
Program Evaluation Reporting System
(PERS)—New—National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
In 1984, Congress passed Public Law
98–551 directing the Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) to
establish Centers for Research and
Development of Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention. Beginning in 1986,
the CDC received funding to lead the
Prevention Research Centers (PRC)
Program. Each PRC receives funding
from the CDC to establish its core
infrastructure and functions and
conduct a core research project. Core
research projects reflect each PRC’s area
of expertise and community needs. PRC
core research projects align with the
health disparities and goals outlined in
Healthy People 2020 and Healthy
People 2030. PRCs also have the
opportunity to apply for additional
competitive CDC funding to complete
special interest projects (SIPs) to focus
on a topic of interest or a gap in
scientific evidence.
In 2018, the CDC published program
announcement DP19–001 for the current
PRC Program funding cycle (September
30, 2019–September 29, 2024). Twentysix PRCs were selected through a
competitive, external, peer-review
process. The program is now in its
second year of the current five-year
funding cycle.
Each PRC is housed within an
accredited school of public health or an
accredited school of medicine or
osteopathy with a preventive medicine
residency program. The PRCs conduct
outcomes-oriented, applied prevention
research on priority public health topics
using a multi-disciplinary and
community-engaged approach. Partners
include, but are not limited to, state,
local, and tribal health departments,
departments of education, schools and
school districts, community-based
organizations, healthcare providers, and
health organizations. Partners
collaborate with the PRCs to assess
community needs; identify research
priorities; set research agendas; conduct
research projects and related activities
such as training and technical
assistance; translate research findings;
and disseminate research results to
public health practitioners, other
researchers, and the general public.
In 2020, CDC convened a work group
to review proposed data fields in the
program evaluation reporting system
(PERS) and provide feedback to CDC.
Their feedback was used to refine the
data fields and ensure feasibility of the
data collection and reporting by PRCs.
These data will be used for program
monitoring and evaluation purposes.
CDC’s proposed information
collection plan is as follows:
CDC will use the information reported
by PRCs through PERS to identify
training and technical assistance needs,
respond to requests for information from
Congress and other sources, monitor
grantees’ compliance with cooperative
agreement requirements, evaluate
progress made in achieving goals and
objectives, and inform program
improvement efforts. In addition, these
monitoring data will support CDC’s
ability to describe the impact and
effectiveness of the PRC Program.
The CDC currently funds 26 PRCs and
each center will annually report the
required information to the CDC
through PERS during years three
through five of the cooperative
agreement. The proposed web-based
data collection system will allow data
entry during the entire year, which will
enable respondents to distribute burden
throughout each funding year. Response
burden is estimated to decrease
significantly in years four and five,
because cumulative reporting means
some sections will require little to no
editing through the funding cycle. OMB
approval is requested for three years,
which will cover the last three years in
the current funding cycle. The average
estimated annualized burden per
respondent is 25 hours. The total
estimated annualized burden for all
respondents is 650 hours. There are no
costs to respondents other than their
time.
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Number of
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Type of respondents
Form name
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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. 2021–14439 Filed 7–6–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review; Request
for Assistance for Child Victims of
Human Trafficking
Office on Trafficking in
Persons, Administration for Children
and Families, HHS.
ACTION: Request for Public Comment.
AGENCY:
The Administration for
Children and Families (ACF), Office on
Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) is
requesting a three-year extension of the
form: Request for Assistance (RFA) for
Child Victims of Human Trafficking
(OMB #0970–0362, expiration 07/31/
2021). Minor revisions have been made
to the form, including the addition of a
few fields that will enable the OTIP
Child Protection Specialist team to
better understand the child’s specific
needs, connect the child to appropriate
services, and help ensure the safety of
the child.
DATES: Comments due within 30 days of
publication. OMB must make a decision
about the collection of information
between 30 and 60 days after
publication of this document in the
Federal Register. Therefore, a comment
is best assured of having its full effect
SUMMARY:
if OMB receives it within 30 days of
publication.
Written 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The Trafficking Victims
Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended directs the Secretary of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), upon receipt of credible
information that a foreign national
minor may have been subjected to a
severe form of trafficking in persons and
is seeking assistance available to victims
of trafficking, to promptly determine if
the child is eligible for benefits and
services to the same extent as refugees.
HHS delegated this authority to the
Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP).
OTIP developed a form for case
managers, attorneys, law enforcement
officers, child welfare workers, and
other representatives to report these
trafficking concerns to HHS in
accordance with the TVPA of 2000, as
amended, and allow for OTIP to review
the concerns and determine eligibility
for benefits.
Specifically, the form asks the
requester for their identifying
information, identifying information for
the child, and information describing
the potential trafficking concerns. The
form takes into consideration the need
to compile information regarding a
child’s experiences in a traumaADDRESSES:
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informed and child-centered manner
and assists the requester in assessing
whether the child may have been
subjected to a severe form of trafficking
in persons. The information provided
through the completion of a Request for
Assistance (RFA) for Child Victims of
Human Trafficking form enables OTIP
to make prompt determinations
regarding a foreign national minor’s
eligibility for assistance, facilitate the
required consultation process should
the minor receive interim assistance,
and enable OTIP to assess and address
potential child protection issues. OTIP
also uses the information provided to
respond to congressional inquiries,
fulfill federal reporting requirements,
and inform policy and program
development that is responsive to the
needs of victims.
In 2019, OTIP launched Shepherd, an
online case management system, to
process requests for assistance and
certification on behalf of foreign
national minor and adult victims of
trafficking. If a requester encounters
issues submitting a request through
Shepherd, they may submit the RFA
form to OTIP as a password protected
PDF to childtrafficking@acf.hhs.gov.
Respondents: Representatives of
governmental entities, members of the
community, and nongovernmental
entities providing social, legal, or
protective services to foreign national
minors in the United States who may
have been subjected to severe forms of
trafficking in persons. Furthermore,
representatives within the community
with a concern that a foreign national
minor may have been subjected to
severe forms of trafficking in persons
may also use the RFA form.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Instrument
Request for Assistance for Child Victims of Human Trafficking ...............................................................................
Total
number of
respondents
Total
number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total
burden
hours
Annual
burden
hours
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1
1
1,200
400
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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 Prevention Research Centers National Program
Evaluation Reporting System (PERS) 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 December 18, 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:
[[Page 35800]]
(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]. 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 of publication.
Proposed Project
Prevention Research Centers National Program Evaluation Reporting
System (PERS)--New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
In 1984, Congress passed Public Law 98-551 directing the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish Centers for Research
and Development of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Beginning
in 1986, the CDC received funding to lead the Prevention Research
Centers (PRC) Program. Each PRC receives funding from the CDC to
establish its core infrastructure and functions and conduct a core
research project. Core research projects reflect each PRC's area of
expertise and community needs. PRC core research projects align with
the health disparities and goals outlined in Healthy People 2020 and
Healthy People 2030. PRCs also have the opportunity to apply for
additional competitive CDC funding to complete special interest
projects (SIPs) to focus on a topic of interest or a gap in scientific
evidence.
In 2018, the CDC published program announcement DP19-001 for the
current PRC Program funding cycle (September 30, 2019-September 29,
2024). Twenty-six PRCs were selected through a competitive, external,
peer-review process. The program is now in its second year of the
current five-year funding cycle.
Each PRC is housed within an accredited school of public health or
an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with a preventive
medicine residency program. The PRCs conduct outcomes-oriented, applied
prevention research on priority public health topics using a multi-
disciplinary and community-engaged approach. Partners include, but are
not limited to, state, local, and tribal health departments,
departments of education, schools and school districts, community-based
organizations, healthcare providers, and health organizations. Partners
collaborate with the PRCs to assess community needs; identify research
priorities; set research agendas; conduct research projects and related
activities such as training and technical assistance; translate
research findings; and disseminate research results to public health
practitioners, other researchers, and the general public.
In 2020, CDC convened a work group to review proposed data fields
in the program evaluation reporting system (PERS) and provide feedback
to CDC. Their feedback was used to refine the data fields and ensure
feasibility of the data collection and reporting by PRCs. These data
will be used for program monitoring and evaluation purposes.
CDC's proposed information collection plan is as follows:
CDC will use the information reported by PRCs through PERS to
identify training and technical assistance needs, respond to requests
for information from Congress and other sources, monitor grantees'
compliance with cooperative agreement requirements, evaluate progress
made in achieving goals and objectives, and inform program improvement
efforts. In addition, these monitoring data will support CDC's ability
to describe the impact and effectiveness of the PRC Program.
The CDC currently funds 26 PRCs and each center will annually
report the required information to the CDC through PERS during years
three through five of the cooperative agreement. The proposed web-based
data collection system will allow data entry during the entire year,
which will enable respondents to distribute burden throughout each
funding year. Response burden is estimated to decrease significantly in
years four and five, because cumulative reporting means some sections
will require little to no editing through the funding cycle. OMB
approval is requested for three years, which will cover the last three
years in the current funding cycle. The average estimated annualized
burden per respondent is 25 hours. The total estimated annualized
burden for all respondents is 650 hours. 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
respondents respondent (in hours)
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PRCs.................................. PERS.................... 26 1 25
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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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