[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 104 (Friday, May 29, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32396-32397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11543]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-20-1185]
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 Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) (OMB Control No. 0920-
1185), 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 February
25, 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
Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) (OMB Control No. 0920-1185, Exp. 05/31/2020)--
Extension--National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
NCHS is authorized to collect data under Section 306 of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k). NCHS has a history of reaching out
to young people to encourage their interest in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM). Examples of past involvement include
adopting local schools, speaking at local colleges, conducting a
Statistics Day for high school students, and, most recently, conducting
the NCHS Data Detectives Camp for middle school students.
The success of these programs has inspired NCHS leadership and
staff to want to look for new and continuing opportunities to
positively impact the lives of young people and expand their interest,
understanding of, and involvement in the sciences. NCHS requests
approval for an Extension of a Generic Clearance mechanism to collect
information for these youth outreach activities and to inform future
NCHS planning activities. These activities include; hosting the Data
Detectives Camp annually; hosting Statistics Day annually; creating
youth poster sessions for professional conferences (such as the NCHS
National Conference on Health
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Statistics or the American Statistical Association Conference etc.);
hosting a statistical or health sciences fair or other STEM related
competitions; organizing a STEM Career Day or similar activity;
developing web-based sites or materials with youth focus as well as
other programs developed to meet future youth outreach needs,
particularly activities that encourage STEM.
Information will be collected using a combination of methodologies
appropriate to each program. These may include: Registration forms,
letters of recommendation, evaluation forms; mail surveys; focus
groups; automated and electronic technology (e.g. email, Web-based
surveys); and telephone surveys. OMB approval is requested for three
years to conduct the Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the National
Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Participation is voluntary and
there are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total
estimated annualized burden hours are 1,750.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden/
Type of survey Respondent respondents responses/ response (in
respondent hours)
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Questionnaires/Applications........... Student/Youth........... 800 1 30/60
Applicants Questionnaire/Application.. Parents/Guardians of 800 1 30/60
Applicants.
Applications, Recommendations, and School Officials/ 1200 1 30/60
Other applicant-supporting Community
documentation. Representatives.
Focus Groups.......................... Student/Youth; Parent/ 50 1 60/60
Guardian; School
Officials; Other.
Other Program Surveys................. Student/Youth; Parent/ 600 1 30/60
Guardian; School
Officials; Other.
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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. 2020-11543 Filed 5-28-20; 8:45 am]
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