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NWSS that represents an estimated 141
million individuals, or 41% of the US
population. Wastewater data collection
will be coordinated by STLT health
departments through close collaboration
with wastewater utilities. CDC will
coordinate national-level testing
contracts that cover up to 500
wastewater testing sites. Once collected,
wastewater data will be submitted to the
Data Collation and Integration for Public
Health Event Response (DCIPHER)
platform for participants to view and
analyze in near real-time.
There are three data components
comprising this collection request. For
data collection Component 1,
wastewater utilities or partners will
collect metadata and samples from
wastewater influent lines or at other
points in the collection stream at regular
intervals twice a week, or at irregular
intervals as needed. The wastewater
samples will be shipped, along with
their associated sampling metadata, to
STLT health departments where
pathogen- or target-specific RNA or
DNA will be quantified for up to 40
targets (e.g., SARS–CoV–2, mpox,
influenza, antibiotic resistance, etc.).
Data collection for specific infectious
diseases or targets will be based on
public health need and input from the
NWSS Advisory Council comprised of
subject matter experts from across CDC.
For some wastewater samples, target
sequencing will be conducted to help
public health officials monitor
infectious disease variant trends (e.g.,
SARS–CoV–2). STLT health
departments will compile, review, and
submit testing data to CDC through the
NWSS DCIPHER platform, or national
contract laboratories will submit data
directly to the CDC. Four forms are to
be submitted for this data component,
with four documents used as reference.
For data collection Component 2,
STLT health departments will work
with participating utilities to obtain
geographic boundary data of the
wastewater utility service areas, also
called a sewershed. These sewershed
boundary data files (also referred to as
spatial files) will be uploaded by
jurisdiction health departments into the
NWSS DCIPHER platform. No forms are
to be submitted for this data component,
only spatial files, with one document
used as reference.
For data collection Component 3,
STLT health departments may choose to
develop a line list of reported cases of
specific infections (e.g., COVID–19,
mpox, influenza, antibiotic resistant
infections, etc.) associated with the
participating wastewater utility service
areas, for which wastewater testing data
is also being collected. The STLT health
department will submit to CDC the line
list of deidentified cases into the NWSS
DCIPHER platform. Two forms are to be
submitted for this data component, with
two documents used as reference.
Based on previous pilot data
collection and additional estimates from
2022–2023 US case numbers in the CDC
National Notifiable Disease Surveillance
System, we estimate that 166,400
wastewater samples and 3,664,607
sewershed-level case data file identifiers
will be collected and reported to NWSS
each year, while 1,100 sewershed
spatial files will only need to be
submitted once during the three-year
period. In total, the estimated annual
burden for all data collection
components for this request is 695,941
hours.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Type of respondents
State, tribal, local, territorial
health department staff.
Wastewater Utilities Staff ..........
Contract laboratory ....................
State, tribal, local, territorial
health department staff.
Wastewater utility staff ..............
State, tribal, local, territorial
health department staff.
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Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
55
2,080
1
1,100
104
80/60
1
52,000
140/60
55
20
5/60
1,100
55
1
66,629
2
5/60
Component 2 Forms: Sewershed spatial files, no form required
Component 3 Forms: Component-3 NWSS_DCIPHER_
CaseData_CSVUpload_Template; Component-3 NWSS_
DCIPHER_Sewershed_Name_Crosswalk_CSV_Upload_Template.
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Number of
responses per
respondent
Component 1 Forms: Component-1 BioSample_ww_template_
v1.9_NWSS; Component-1 SRA_ww_template_v5.7_NWSS;
Component-1 NWSS_DCIPHER_Wastewater_Data_CSV_
Upload_Template_v3_1_All Fields.
Component 1 Forms: Component-1 NWSS_DCIPHER_Wastewater_Data_CSV_Upload_Template_v3_1_All Fields.
Component 1 Forms: Component-1 BioSample_ww_template_
v1.9_NWSS; Component-1 SRA_ww_template_v5.7_NWSS;
Component-1 NWSS_DCIPHER_Wastewater_Data_CSV_
Upload_Template_v3_1_All Fields; Component-1 NWSS_Sequencing_Manifest_Template.
Component 2 Forms: Sewershed spatial files, no form required
Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Public Health Ethics and
Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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has submitted the information
collection request titled ‘‘Fire Fighter
Fatality Investigation and Prevention
Program Survey’’ 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, 2023, to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. CDC did
not receive comments related to the
previous notice. This notice serves to
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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
Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and
Prevention Program Survey (OMB
Control No. 0920–1373, Exp. 10/31/
2023)—Extension—National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation
and Prevention Program (FFFIPP)
conducts independent investigations of
fire fighter (FF) line-of-duty deaths
(LODD) and recommends ways to
prevent deaths and injuries. In 2003, an
evaluation was conducted to determine
the extent to which recommendations
from NIOSH investigations of FF
fatalities are being implemented by fire
departments. Since then, there have
been changes to the Program
recommendations and methods of
disseminating FFFIPP reports. For
example, there have been changes to: (1)
the details and types of
recommendations for preventing FF
fatalities; and (2) the method to
disseminate the FFFIPP reports to FDs
(driven in large part by cost).
Dissemination methods have evolved
from hardcopy mailings to FDs, to
internet-based, with notifications of new
FFFIPP reports by the fire service media
and if FDs sign-up at the NIOSH website
for notifications of new reports.
Understanding how, or if NIOSH
recommendations are used by various
types of FDs will allow a better
understanding of barriers to the use of
proven prevention recommendations
and help identify approaches to
improve the delivery of services to FDs.
Additionally, we will gain insight into
whether changes to the communication
and dissemination have impacted the
reach of these recommendations.
Knowing if different types of FDs are
aware of and willing to access FFFIPP
reports and recommendations in nonprint formats is critical, as these
recommendations cannot have the
intended impact of saving fire fighter
lives if large numbers of FDs do not
know where to find NIOSH reports or
have the resources to access them.
The purpose of this data collection is
to assess FD implementation of the
NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations and
identify barriers to implementation of
recommendations. Results will provide
an understanding of current FD
operational procedures, insight into
MV-related activities and related
policies, and identify whether FFFIPP
recommendations are being utilized by
FDs. Findings will inform strategies for
communication of future
recommendations and identify areas for
potential intervention projects in order
to improve the delivery of services and
help ensure an effective and efficient
stakeholder experience.
The estimate for burden hours is
based on a pilot test of the survey
instrument by eight FD personnel. In the
pilot test, the average time to complete
the survey, including time for reviewing
instructions, gathering needed
information, and completing the survey
was 10–25 minutes. Based on these
results, the estimated time range for
actual respondents to complete the
survey is 10–25 minutes. For the
purposes of estimating burden hours,
the upper limit of this range is used.
There are screening questions at the
beginning of the survey so all
respondents may not actually
participate.
The respondent universe is based on:
(1) 4500 fire departments; (2) eight strata
(region, department type): and (3)
position (firefighter, chief, company
officer). An estimated 13,500
respondents are anticipated to
participate in the survey. The annual
respondent burden is estimated to be
4,050 hours, and there is no cost to
respondents other than their time to
participate.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
Number of
respondents
Type of respondents
Form name
Fire fighters ......................................................................
Fire Chiefs .......................................................................
Company Officers ............................................................
Survey .............................................................................
Survey .............................................................................
Survey .............................................................................
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4,500
4,500
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responses per
respondent
1
1
1
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
18/60
18/60
18/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Public Health Ethics and
Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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[60Day–24–24AH; Docket No. CDC–2023–
0087]
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 effort to reduce public
burden and maximize the utility of
Government information, invites the
general public and other Federal
agencies to comment on a proposed
information collection, as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
This notice invites comment on a
proposed information collection project
titled IRB Authorization Agreement for
Human Research. The purpose of the
data collection is to keep track of, and
provide regulatory oversight for, those
institutions that have elected to rely on
the CDC IRB’s review of research
studies.
SUMMARY:
CDC must receive written
comments on or before December 29,
2023.
DATES:
You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. CDC–2023–
0087 by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
ADDRESSES:
• Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information
Collection Review Office, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600
Clifton Road NE, MS H21–8, Atlanta,
Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
Docket Number. CDC will post, without
change, all relevant comments to
www.regulations.gov.
Please note: Submit all comments
through the Federal eRulemaking portal
(www.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
H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329;
Telephone: 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
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
IRB Authorization Agreement for
Human Research—New—Office of
Science (OS), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The CDC Human Research Protection
Office (HRPO) often receives requests
from outside institutions seeking to rely
on the CDC Institutional Review Board
(IRB) for review of a research study.
This arrangement also allows multiple
institutions to use, or rely on, the CDC
IRB for centralized review and approval
of research studies instead of review by
the site-specific IRBs, which helps
reduce duplication of effort, delays, and
expenses.
To meet regulatory requirements,
institutions that elect to rely on the CDC
IRB’s review of research studies are
required to complete a CDC IRB
Authorization Agreement for Human
Research and a Local Context Survey.
The agreement and the survey will be
used to provide regulatory oversight for
human subjects research, maintain
records and track those institutions that
have elected to rely on the CDC IRB for
review.
CDC requests OMB approval for an
estimated 450 annual burden hours.
There is no cost to respondents other
than their time to participate.
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Type of respondent
Hospital/Academic Institutions/IRB
Administrators.
Hospital/Academic Institutions/IRB
Administrators.
Total ...........................................
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respondents
Form name
Number
responses per
respondent
Avg. burden
per response
(in hrs.)
Total burden
(in hrs.)
CDC IRB Authorization Agreement
for Human Research (for review,
completion and submission to
CDC).
Local context survey (for completion
and submission to CDC.
150
1
1
150
150
1
2
300
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450
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-24-1373]
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 ``Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and
Prevention Program Survey'' 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, 2023, to obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous
notice. This notice serves to
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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
Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program Survey
(OMB Control No. 0920-1373, Exp. 10/31/2023)--Extension--National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
(FFFIPP) conducts independent investigations of fire fighter (FF) line-
of-duty deaths (LODD) and recommends ways to prevent deaths and
injuries. In 2003, an evaluation was conducted to determine the extent
to which recommendations from NIOSH investigations of FF fatalities are
being implemented by fire departments. Since then, there have been
changes to the Program recommendations and methods of disseminating
FFFIPP reports. For example, there have been changes to: (1) the
details and types of recommendations for preventing FF fatalities; and
(2) the method to disseminate the FFFIPP reports to FDs (driven in
large part by cost). Dissemination methods have evolved from hardcopy
mailings to FDs, to internet-based, with notifications of new FFFIPP
reports by the fire service media and if FDs sign-up at the NIOSH
website for notifications of new reports.
Understanding how, or if NIOSH recommendations are used by various
types of FDs will allow a better understanding of barriers to the use
of proven prevention recommendations and help identify approaches to
improve the delivery of services to FDs. Additionally, we will gain
insight into whether changes to the communication and dissemination
have impacted the reach of these recommendations. Knowing if different
types of FDs are aware of and willing to access FFFIPP reports and
recommendations in non-print formats is critical, as these
recommendations cannot have the intended impact of saving fire fighter
lives if large numbers of FDs do not know where to find NIOSH reports
or have the resources to access them.
The purpose of this data collection is to assess FD implementation
of the NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations and identify barriers to
implementation of recommendations. Results will provide an
understanding of current FD operational procedures, insight into MV-
related activities and related policies, and identify whether FFFIPP
recommendations are being utilized by FDs. Findings will inform
strategies for communication of future recommendations and identify
areas for potential intervention projects in order to improve the
delivery of services and help ensure an effective and efficient
stakeholder experience.
The estimate for burden hours is based on a pilot test of the
survey instrument by eight FD personnel. In the pilot test, the average
time to complete the survey, including time for reviewing instructions,
gathering needed information, and completing the survey was 10-25
minutes. Based on these results, the estimated time range for actual
respondents to complete the survey is 10-25 minutes. For the purposes
of estimating burden hours, the upper limit of this range is used.
There are screening questions at the beginning of the survey so all
respondents may not actually participate.
The respondent universe is based on: (1) 4500 fire departments; (2)
eight strata (region, department type): and (3) position (firefighter,
chief, company officer). An estimated 13,500 respondents are
anticipated to participate in the survey. The annual respondent burden
is estimated to be 4,050 hours, and there is no cost to respondents
other than their time to participate.
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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Fire fighters......................... Survey.................. 4,500 1 18/60
Fire Chiefs........................... Survey.................. 4,500 1 18/60
Company Officers...................... Survey.................. 4,500 1 18/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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