81 FR 41541 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41541-41543]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15116]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-16-16LL]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (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

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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]. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written 
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Evaluation of Enhancing HIV Prevention Communication and 
Mobilization Efforts through Strategic Partnerships--New--National 
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    In an effort to refocus attention on domestic HIV and AIDS, CDC 
launched the Act Against AIDS (AAA) initiative in 2009 with the White 
House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AAA is a 
multifaceted national communication initiative that supports reduction 
of HIV incidence in the U.S. through multiple, concurrent communication 
and education campaigns for a variety of audiences including, the 
general public, populations most affected by HIV and health care 
providers. All campaigns support the comprehensive HIV prevention 
efforts of CDC and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
    Within this context, the CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention 
(DHAP) is implementing various partnership activities to increase HIV 
awareness among the general public, reduce new HIV infections among 
disproportionately impacted populations, and improve health outcomes 
for people living with HIV and AIDS in United States and its 
territories. For example, DHAP is funding the ``Enhancing HIV 
Prevention Communication and Mobilization Efforts through Strategic 
Partnerships'' program. Partners funded under the partnership program 
will (1) support the dissemination of Act Against AIDS (AAA) campaign 
materials, messaging, and other CDC resources that support HIV 
prevention and (2) implement national engagement efforts focusing on 
HIV prevention and awareness. Partners represent civil, media, and 
LGBT-focused organizations.
    In addition, DHAP will continue to support the Business Responds to 
AIDS (BRTA) program. Founded in 1992, the purpose of the BRTA program 
is to engage and support the private sector in promoting HIV education, 
awareness, and policies in the workplace. This partnership between CDC, 
business, labor, and the public health sector aims to encourage 
businesses to implement HIV/AIDS policies and education programs in the 
workplace with the overarching goal of increasing public understanding 
of, involvement in, and support for HIV prevention. Other partnership 
efforts serve the same purpose: To increase HIV awareness among the 
general public, reduce new HIV infections among disproportionately 
impacted populations, and improve health outcomes for people living 
with HIV and AIDS in the United States and its territories.
    The project will evaluate the extent to which activities 
implemented by partners meet the initiative's goals for disseminating, 
communicating, and engaging the public in HIV prevention and education 
activities. We will collect information from partners on their 
activities for disseminating HIV messages through materials 
distribution at national and local events, media and advertising, HIV 
testing facilitation, and formation and coordination of strategic 
partnerships; barriers and facilitators to implementation of these 
activities, and factors that may help contextualize their progress 
towards meeting the initiative's goals; and their involvement in 
promoting HIV education, awareness, and policies in their organization. 
We will collect this information through these five sources: (a) 
Metrics Database: Partners will be required to report quarterly data to 
CDC and CDC's evaluation contractor through a metrics database. (b) 
Biannual key informant interviews: The point of contacts from some 
partner organizations will be interviewed twice yearly via telephone. 
(c) Interim Progress Reports: Partners will complete a standardized 
progress report on a biannual basis via a user-friendly electronic 
form. The progress reports will gather information on key successes, 
facilitators and barriers, and major achievements. (d) Partner Survey: 
Partners will complete a brief online survey to assess their 
involvement in promoting HIV education, awareness, and policies in 
their organization. (e) Partnerships Activities Form: Partners may be 
asked to complete a brief electronic form to provide information on 
each partner activity that they complete. The form will collect 
information on information such as the type of event, the audience, and 
key highlights; the number of HIV tests administered (if any) and the 
number of preliminary positives; the number and type of materials 
distributed. This information will allow CDC to know what partners are 
doing to advance HIV prevention and education, and how CDC can alter 
their partnership efforts to facilitate HIV prevention and education in 
the future. The organization (and not the individual) will be the unit 
of analysis. As such, no personally individually identifiable 
information will be collected.
    There is no cost to participants other than their time. The total 
estimated annualized burden hours are 5,083.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
         Type of respondent                   Form name              Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)
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*6Partner Organization.............  Metrics Database...........              50               4              18
Partner Organization...............  Key Informant Interview                  25               2               1
                                      Guide.
Partner Organization...............  Interim Progress Report....              25               2               8
Partner Organization...............  Partner Survey & Screener..             300               1           40/60
Partner Organization...............  Partnership Activities Form             500               4           25/60
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2016-15116 Filed 6-24-16; 8:45 am]
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