[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2955-2956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00717]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-24-1319]


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 ''National Surveillance of Community Water 
Systems and Corresponding Populations with the Recommended Fluoridation 
Level'' 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 21, 
2023 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC 
received three comments related to the previous notice. All comments 
were determined to be outside the scope of this project. 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

    National Surveillance of Community Water Systems and Corresponding 
Populations with the Recommended Fluoridation Level (OMB Control No. 
0920-1319, Exp. 2/29/2024)--Extension--National Center for Chronic 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the 
fluoride concentration of a community water system (CWS) to the level 
beneficial for prevention of dental caries as recommended by the US 
Public Health Service (PHS). CWS fluoridation is a major factor 
contributing to the large decline in caries in the U.S. in the past 75 
years and is recognized as one of 10 great public health achievements 
of the twentieth century. Community water fluoridation reduces dental 
caries by 25% and is a safe and the most cost-effective way to deliver 
fluoride to people of all ages, regardless of education and income 
level. It is especially important for populations with limited access 
to preventive dental measures.
    CDC is authorized to collect the information under the Public 
Health Service Act. This data collection aligns with CDC's strategy to 
use public health surveillance to inform programs and policies to 
improve the oral health of the nation by reducing disparities and 
expanding access to effective prevention programs. CDC uses the Water 
Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS) to collect water fluoridation 
coverage and quality throughout the US. Respondents to the information 
collection are state fluoridation managers or other state government 
officials designated by the state dental director or drinking water 
administrator. State participation in the data collection is voluntary. 
This data allows CDC and states to monitor the performance and 
efficiency of their water fluoridation programs, which will improve and 
extend program delivery.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 2,783 annual burden 
hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their time to 
participate.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondents                   Form name           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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State Official........................  Fluoridation status and               50               1            37.5
                                         population.
State Official........................  Fluoride testing data...              33               1            27.5
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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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