Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 46120-46121 [2024-11592]

Download as PDF 46120 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 28, 2024 / Notices 6,000 eligible participants. The total annualized burden is 3,126 hours. There are no other costs to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS No. of responses per respondent Average burden per response (hours) Total burden (in hours) Form Persons Screened .................................... Persons Screened .................................... Persons who give permission ................... Persons who give permission ................... Eligible Participants ................................... Eligible Participants ................................... Eligibility Screening Form English ............ Eligibility Screening Form Spanish .......... Model Project Consent Form English ...... Model Project Permission Form Spanish NEXUS Survey English ............................ NEXUS Survey Spanish ........................... 5,400 600 4,050 450 4,050 450 1 1 1 1 1 1 5/60 5/60 5/60 5/60 30/60 30/60 450 50 338 38 2,025 225 Total ................................................... ................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 3,126 Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–11591 Filed 5–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–24–24FU; Docket No. CDC–2024– 0039] 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 the opportunity 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 Assessing Capacity to Expand Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in United States Carceral Systems. This data collection proposes to estimate point prevalence of hepatitis C virus in carceral settings, outline patient characteristics, clinical management, and understand key operational and programmatic successes and challenges to testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus, as well as to support timely analysis and utilize findings to advance the elimination of viral hepatitis in the United States. SUMMARY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES No. of respondents Respondent VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 May 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 CDC must receive written comments on or before July 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2024– 0039 by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Assessing Capacity to Expand Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in United States Carceral Systems—New— National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Carceral settings pose a unique challenge to hepatitis C elimination in that data, as it relates to hepatitis C virus testing and treatment, is not readily available for analysis to understand the burden of disease within this environment. To our knowledge, CDC does not have a repository of data specifically directed towards hepatitis C within State Department of Corrections (DOC) or large jails. This survey E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 46121 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 28, 2024 / Notices logic to reduce the number of questions asked to each respondent if the question does not apply. Participating institutions will have a set-time period, to complete the survey. This survey will be self-administered which may take up to 30 minutes to complete using an electronic platform. If preferred, there will be an option to complete an interviewer-administered survey via telephone or videoconferencing. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 60 annual burden hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate. program planning and evaluation of prevention programs that aim to reduce new viral hepatitis infections, reduce viral hepatitis-related morbidity and mortality and reduce viral hepatitisrelated disparities. The data collected will establish a system for ongoing program evaluation and improvement and allows for data-driven resource allocation to areas of greatest need. Invitations will be sent to 101 State and Local DOCs, to include the District of Columbia. The request to complete this anonymous electronic survey will include enough time for record searches. This survey has branching instrument will provide CDC the opportunity to survey a population that is key to advancing the Division of Viral Hepatitis strategic plan to eliminate viral hepatitis in the U.S. The overarching goals for this data collection are: (1) to reduce new viral hepatitis infections; (2) to reduce viral hepatitis-related morbidity and mortality; and (3) to reduce viral hepatitis-related disparities. The information collected will allow CDC to be good stewards of resources by guiding programmatic initiatives and allocation of funding sources. Data from this project will be used to inform ESTIMATES OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Total burden (in hours) Form name State and local Department of Corrections (DOC) prison and jails, to include District of Columbia. Assessing Capacity to Expand Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in United States Carceral Systems. 101 1 30/60 60 Total ........................................... ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 60 Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–11592 Filed 5–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-24–0953] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Average burden per response (in hours) Number of responses per respondent 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 ‘‘Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery’’ 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 March 14, 2024 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:43 May 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (OMB Control No. 0920–0953, Exp. 10/31/2024)— Extension—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The information collection activities associated with this project provide a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Federal Government’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. The feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2024-11592]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-24-24FU; Docket No. CDC-2024-0039]


Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice with comment period.

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SUMMARY: 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 the opportunity 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 Assessing Capacity to Expand Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment 
in United States Carceral Systems. This data collection proposes to 
estimate point prevalence of hepatitis C virus in carceral settings, 
outline patient characteristics, clinical management, and understand 
key operational and programmatic successes and challenges to testing 
and treatment of hepatitis C virus, as well as to support timely 
analysis and utilize findings to advance the elimination of viral 
hepatitis in the United States.

DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before July 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2024-
0039 by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
     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: [email protected].

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

    Assessing Capacity to Expand Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in 
United States Carceral Systems--New--National Center for HIV, Viral 
Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Carceral settings pose a unique challenge to hepatitis C 
elimination in that data, as it relates to hepatitis C virus testing 
and treatment, is not readily available for analysis to understand the 
burden of disease within this environment. To our knowledge, CDC does 
not have a repository of data specifically directed towards hepatitis C 
within State Department of Corrections (DOC) or large jails. This 
survey

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instrument will provide CDC the opportunity to survey a population that 
is key to advancing the Division of Viral Hepatitis strategic plan to 
eliminate viral hepatitis in the U.S.
    The overarching goals for this data collection are: (1) to reduce 
new viral hepatitis infections; (2) to reduce viral hepatitis-related 
morbidity and mortality; and (3) to reduce viral hepatitis-related 
disparities. The information collected will allow CDC to be good 
stewards of resources by guiding programmatic initiatives and 
allocation of funding sources. Data from this project will be used to 
inform program planning and evaluation of prevention programs that aim 
to reduce new viral hepatitis infections, reduce viral hepatitis-
related morbidity and mortality and reduce viral hepatitis-related 
disparities. The data collected will establish a system for ongoing 
program evaluation and improvement and allows for data-driven resource 
allocation to areas of greatest need. Invitations will be sent to 101 
State and Local DOCs, to include the District of Columbia. The request 
to complete this anonymous electronic survey will include enough time 
for record searches. This survey has branching logic to reduce the 
number of questions asked to each respondent if the question does not 
apply. Participating institutions will have a set-time period, to 
complete the survey. This survey will be self-administered which may 
take up to 30 minutes to complete using an electronic platform. If 
preferred, there will be an option to complete an interviewer-
administered survey via telephone or videoconferencing.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 60 annual burden hours. 
There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.

                                      Estimates of Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of    Average burden
      Type of respondents           Form name        Number of     responses per   per response    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)      (in hours)
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State and local Department of   Assessing                    101               1           30/60              60
 Corrections (DOC) prison and    Capacity to
 jails, to include District of   Expand
 Columbia.                       Hepatitis C
                                 Testing and
                                 Treatment in
                                 United States
                                 Carceral
                                 Systems.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............              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.
[FR Doc. 2024-11592 Filed 5-24-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P


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