83 FR 60870 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 228 (November 27, 2018)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 228 (November 27, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-25751 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 60870-60872] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-25751] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-19-0134] 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 Foreign Quarantine Regulations (42 CFR 71) 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 September 7, 2018 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. 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 or send an email to [email protected]. 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 Foreign Quarantine Regulations (42 CFR 71) (OMB Control No. 0920- 0134) (Exp 5/31/2019)--National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) (42 U.S.C. 264) authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make and enforce regulations necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission or spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the United States. Statute and the existing regulations governing foreign quarantine activities (42 CFR 71) authorize quarantine officers and other personnel to inspect and undertake necessary control measures with respect to conveyances, persons, and shipments of animals and etiologic agents in order to protect the public's health. Other inspection agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP), assist quarantine officers in public health screening of persons, pets, and other importations of public health importance and make referrals to quarantine station staff when indicated. These practices and procedures ensure protection against the introduction and spread of communicable diseases into and within the United States with a minimum of recordkeeping and reporting procedures, as well as a minimum of interference with trade and travel. U.S. Quarantine Stations are located at 20 ports of entry and land- border crossings where international travelers arrive. The jurisdiction of each station includes air, maritime, and/or land-border ports of entry. Quarantine Station staff work in partnership with international, federal, state, and local agencies and organizations to fulfill their mission to reduce morbidity and mortality among globally mobile populations. This work is performed to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the United States or from one State or possession to another State or possession. When an illness suggestive of a communicable disease is reported by conveyance operators or port partners (e.g. Customs and Border Protection), Quarantine Officers respond to carry out an onsite public health assessment and collect data from the individual. This response may occur jointly with port partners. The collection of comprehensive, pertinent public health information during these responses enables Quarantine Officers to make an accurate public health assessment and identify appropriate next steps. For this reason, quarantine station staff need to systematically interview ill travelers and collect relevant health and epidemiologic information. CDC is making a number of changes and adjustments to this information collection. The changes are as follows:CDC is merging this information collection with another, 0920-0821 Illness Response Forms: Airline, Maritime, and Land/Border Crossing. CDC is disaggregating the information collection 42 CFR 71.21(a) report of illness or death from ships so that the influenza like illness (ILI) report, which is voluntary, is separate [[Page 60871]] from the required report of ill person or death. CDC is removing the information collection pertaining to Partner Government Agency Message Sets, because CDC will not collect information using these tools. CDC is removing the acute gastroenteritis reports from ships and removal of medical logs information collection from this information collection request, because CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program will submit a separate information collection request for these tools. CDC is requesting the following adjustments: As described above, CDC is requesting a separation of the maritime (ILI) and other maritime illness or death reports. CDC is also requesting an increase in the total number of maritime reports of illness of each type, ILI and others. For fall 2018, CDC is considering a policy change related to requirements for rabies vaccination documentation for dogs coming from certain countries; therefore, CDC is providing estimates of burden and respondents related to importation of dogs into the United States Revised estimates of under 42 CFR 71.55, 42 CFR 71.32 Dead Bodies--Death certificates Revised estimate of the number of requests for exemptions for importation of African rodents Respondents for this information collection request are any pilot in command of an aircraft or maritime vessel operator with an ill person meeting certain criteria, or death aboard; any individual who is subject to federal quarantine or isolation; any ill traveler who is reported by the airlines, Customs and Border Protection, or EMS to CDC or the local public health authority that meets the definition of ill person; and any importer or filer who seeks to bring certain animals, animal products, or other CDC-regulated item into the United States. For all except one of these collections, there are no costs to respondents other than their time. Examinations of imported animals is only required if the pet is ill on arrival or if it has died during transport. These exams are not routine. Depending on the time of arrival, the initial exam fee may be between $100 and $200. Rabies testing on a dog that dies may be between $50 and $100. The expected number of ill or dead dogs arriving into the United States for which CDC may require an examination is estimated at less than 30 per year. The total annualized burden hours is estimated to be 268,493. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Regulatory provision or Number of Number of burden per Type of respondent form name respondents responses per response (in respondent hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maritime Vessel Operator........... 42 CFR 71.21(a) report of 500 1 5/60 illness or death from ships -. Maritime Conveyance Illness or Death Investigation Form sections 1-4. Maritime Vessel Operator........... 42 CFR 71.21(a) report of 100 1 2/60 illness or death from ships -. Maritime Conveyance Illness or Death Investigation Form section 5. Maritime Vessel Operator........... Cumulative Influenza/ 3000 1 2/60 Influenza-Like Illness (ILI). Pilot in command................... 42 CFR 71.21 (b) Death/ 1,700 1 2/60 Illness reports from aircrafts. Traveler........................... Airline Travel Illness or 1,700 1 5/60 Death Investigation Form. Traveler........................... Land Travel Illness or 100 1 5/60 Death Investigation Form. Isolated or Quarantined individuals 42 CFR 71.33 Report by 11 1 3/60 persons in isolation or surveillance. Maritime Vessel Operator........... 42 CFR 71.35 Report of 5 1 30/60 death/illness during stay in port. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.51(c)(1), (d)-- 113,500 1 15/60 Valid Rabies Vaccination Certificates. Importer........................... CDC Form 75.37 Notice To 14 1 10/60 Owners And Importers Of Dogs: Requirement for Dog Confinement. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.51(c)(i), (ii), 958,000 1 15/60 and (iii) exemption criteria for the importation of a dog without a rabies vaccination certificate. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.51(c)(2), (d) 50 1 45/60 Application For Permission To Import A Dog Inadequately Against Rabies. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.51(b) (3) Dogs/ 20 1 15/60 cats: Record of sickness or deaths. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.52(d) Turtle 5 1 30/60 Importation Permits. Importers.......................... 42 CFR 71.55 Dead Bodies, 20 1 1 42 CFR 71.32--Death certificates. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.56 (a)(2) African 25 1 1 Rodents -Request for exemption. Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.56(a)(iii) Appeal 2 1 1 Importer........................... 42 CFR 71.32 Statements or 2000 1 5/60 documentation of non- infectiousness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 60872]] Jeffrey M. Zirger, Acting Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2018-25751 Filed 11-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Average
Number of
Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondents Form name responses per
respondents response (in hours)
respondent (in hours)
Cruise Ship Passengers or Crew ................................... Questionnaire ...... 24,750 1 15/60 6,188
Cruise Ship Passengers or Crew ................................... Interview .............. 250 1 15/60 62
Total ........................................................................ ............................. ........................ ........................ ........................ 6,250
Jeffrey M. Zirger, (d) Minimize the burden of the These practices and procedures ensure
Acting Lead, Information Collection Review collection of information on those who protection against the introduction and
Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office are to respond, including, through the spread of communicable diseases into
of Science, Centers for Disease Control and use of appropriate automated, and within the United States with a
Prevention. electronic, mechanical, or other minimum of recordkeeping and
[FR Doc. 2018–25752 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am] technological collection techniques or reporting procedures, as well as a
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P other forms of information technology, minimum of interference with trade and
e.g., permitting electronic submission of travel.
responses; and U.S. Quarantine Stations are located
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND (e) Assess information collection
HUMAN SERVICES at 20 ports of entry and land-border
costs.
crossings where international travelers
To request additional information on
Centers for Disease Control and arrive. The jurisdiction of each station
the proposed project or to obtain a copy
Prevention of the information collection plan and includes air, maritime, and/or land-
instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or border ports of entry. Quarantine
send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Direct Station staff work in partnership with
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written comments and/or suggestions international, federal, state, and local
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork regarding the items contained in this agencies and organizations to fulfill
Reduction Act Review notice to the Attention: CDC Desk their mission to reduce morbidity and
Officer, Office of Management and mortality among globally mobile
In accordance with the Paperwork populations. This work is performed to
Budget, 725 17th Street NW,
Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for prevent the introduction, transmission,
Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202)
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and spread of communicable diseases
395–5806. Provide written comments
has submitted the information from foreign countries into the United
within 30 days of notice publication.
collection request titled Foreign States or from one State or possession to
Quarantine Regulations (42 CFR 71) to Proposed Project another State or possession. When an
the Office of Management and Budget Foreign Quarantine Regulations (42 illness suggestive of a communicable
(OMB) for review and approval. CDC CFR 71) (OMB Control No. 0920–0134) disease is reported by conveyance
previously published a ‘‘Proposed Data (Exp 5/31/2019)—National Center for operators or port partners (e.g. Customs
Collection Submitted for Public Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious and Border Protection), Quarantine
Comment and Recommendations’’ Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Officers respond to carry out an onsite
notice on September 7, 2018 to obtain Control and Prevention (CDC). public health assessment and collect
comments from the public and affected data from the individual. This response
agencies. CDC did not receive comments Background and Brief Description may occur jointly with port partners.
related to the previous notice. This Section 361 of the Public Health The collection of comprehensive,
notice serves to allow an additional 30 Service Act (PHSA) (42 U.S.C. 264) pertinent public health information
days for public and affected agency authorizes the Secretary of Health and during these responses enables
comments. Human Services to make and enforce Quarantine Officers to make an accurate
CDC will accept all comments for this regulations necessary to prevent the public health assessment and identify
proposed information collection project. introduction, transmission or spread of appropriate next steps. For this reason,
The Office of Management and Budget communicable diseases from foreign quarantine station staff need to
is particularly interested in comments countries into the United States. Statute systematically interview ill travelers
that: and the existing regulations governing and collect relevant health and
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed foreign quarantine activities (42 CFR 71) epidemiologic information.
collection of information is necessary authorize quarantine officers and other CDC is making a number of changes
for the proper performance of the personnel to inspect and undertake and adjustments to this information
functions of the agency, including necessary control measures with respect collection. The changes are as follows:
whether the information will have to conveyances, persons, and shipments
practical utility; of animals and etiologic agents in order • CDC is merging this information
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the to protect the public’s health. Other collection with another, 0920–0821
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agencies estimate of the burden of the inspection agencies, such as Customs Illness Response Forms: Airline,
proposed collection of information, and Border Protection (CBP), assist Maritime, and Land/Border Crossing.
including the validity of the quarantine officers in public health • CDC is disaggregating the
methodology and assumptions used; screening of persons, pets, and other information collection 42 CFR 71.21(a)
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and importations of public health report of illness or death from ships so
clarity of the information to be importance and make referrals to that the influenza like illness (ILI)
collected; quarantine station staff when indicated. report, which is voluntary, is separate
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Jeffrey M. Zirger, of the information collection plan and experts and leaders, the evidence base
Acting Lead, Information Collection Review instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or on demonstrated benefits and
Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Direct advantages in public health capacity
of Science, Centers for Disease Control and written comments and/or suggestions building is limited. Some research has
Prevention. regarding the items contained in this been carried out to understand aspects
[FR Doc. 2018–25751 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am] notice to the Attention: CDC Desk of public health capacity strengthening
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Officer, Office of Management and efforts and their impact on global health
Budget, 725 17th Street NW, security; however, it often focuses on
Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) high-income countries, such as the
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 395–5806. Provide written comments United States (US). More research is
HUMAN SERVICES within 30 days of notice publication. needed, particularly in low- and
Centers for Disease Control and Proposed Project middle-income country settings, to
Prevention understand how collaboration occurs
Understanding multi-sectoral across sectors to implement efforts to
[30Day–19–18ATK] collaboration for strengthening public strengthen PHEP and ZD capacities and
health capacities in Ethiopia—New— systems, and to gain a deeper
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Center for Preparedness and Response understanding of the perspectives of
Reduction Act Review (CPR), Centers for Disease Control and partners involved in the collaboration.
Prevention (CDC).
In accordance with the Paperwork The purpose of the proposed research
Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Background and Brief Description is to explore how multi-sectoral
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Countries with poor public health collaboration occurs for PHEP and ZD
has submitted the information infrastructure are more vulnerable to related activities implemented under
collection request titled Understanding adverse health outcomes caused by the Global Health Security Agenda
multi-sectoral collaboration for disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and (GHSA). The research will employ a
strengthening public health capacities other public health events. The 2013 multiple-case study design in Ethiopia,
in Ethiopia to the Office of Management Ebola outbreak in West Africa focusing on the GHSA technical areas of
and Budget (OMB) for review and highlighted the shortcomings of PHEP and ZD as the cases. The study
approval. CDC previously published a infrastructure and preparedness plans in seeks to understand the landscape of
‘‘Proposed Data Collection Submitted the region, and prompted Ministries of stakeholders engaged in PHEP and ZD
for Public Comment and Health in affected countries to related capacity development, and their
Recommendations’’ notice on August reexamine capabilities and identify perspectives on one another’s roles and
23, 2018 to obtain comments from the approaches for strengthening them. contributions to efforts. This research
public and affected agencies. CDC did More recently, the spread of the Zika will also examine stakeholder
not receive comments related to the virus in 2015 through more than 20 perceptions on barriers and facilitators
previous notice. This notice serves to countries in the Americas demonstrated to collaboration under GHSA, overall
allow an additional 30 days for public that prioritizing efforts to strengthen and in each technical area via in-depth
and affected agency comments. public health systems and capacities is interviews. Finally, this study will
CDC will accept all comments for this utilize an adapted questionnaire that
imperative to mitigating the impact of
proposed information collection project. measures collaboration across five key
public health events and improving
The Office of Management and Budget domains to foster dialogue between
global health security.
is particularly interested in comments Capacities refer to the abilities and partners on the strength of multi-
that: resources of countries to identify and sectoral collaboration in Ethiopia for
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed GHSA related ZD and PHEP activities.
address problems, and carry out
collection of information is necessary Participants will be able to provide
functions for public health. Public
for the proper performance of the
health emergency preparedness (PHEP) feedback to these questionnaires
functions of the agency, including
related capacities focus acutely on the through a workshop. Research findings
whether the information will have
resources and infrastructure required for will be compared across the two
practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the communities and countries to technical areas to understand
agencies estimate of the burden of the effectively respond to incidents. similarities and differences in
proposed collection of information, Zoonotic disease (ZD) related capacities stakeholder environments and partner
including the validity of the center on minimizing the spread of perspectives on collaboration under
methodology and assumptions used; diseases from animals to humans in GHSA; they can also be used to identify
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and domestic, agricultural and wildlife opportunities to amplify successes and
clarity of the information to be settings. overcome challenges for stakeholders to
collected; PHEP and ZD are regarded as cross- collaborate across sectors—in Ethiopia
(d) Minimize the burden of the cutting technical areas of public health, and other countries—to achieve ZD and
collection of information on those who spanning numerous fields of practice PHEP goals under GHSA. CDC will
are to respond, including, through the and knowledge necessary to disseminate information and findings
use of appropriate automated, successfully mitigate the impacts of through presentations, publications, and
electronic, mechanical, or other public health events. As a result, multi- summary reports to stakeholders and
technological collection techniques or sectoral collaboration—a cornerstone of interested members of the public. This
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other forms of information technology, many public health initiatives and research can enrich understanding
e.g., permitting electronic submission of programs—is a prominent feature of among stakeholders of one another’s
responses; and efforts and plans to strengthen PHEP perspectives on collaborative efforts,
(e) Assess information collection and ZD capacities. While the and encourage further dialogue on how
costs. importance of multi-sectoral to best facilitate multi-sectoral
To request additional information on collaboration for health strategies is collaboration for broad global agendas
the proposed project or to obtain a copy widely recognized by global health such as GHSA, and improved health
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