[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 203 (Monday, October 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84151-84152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24302]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-25-1355]


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 ``Evaluation of the Overdose Data to Action 
Technical Assistance Hub'' 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 
May 7, 2024, to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 
CDC received one non-substantive public 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

    Evaluation of the Overdose Data to Action Technical Assistance Hub 
(OMB Control No. 0920-1355, Exp. 11/30/2024)--Revision--National Center 
for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requests 
approval of this Revision to support the evaluation of technical 
assistance (TA) provided for the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) in 
States (OD2A-S) and OD2A: Limiting Overdose through Collaborative 
Actions in Localities (LOCAL) (OD2A: LOCAL) programs. OD2A-S and OD2A: 
LOCAL are cooperative agreements funded in 2023 to focus on 
comprehensive and interdisciplinary opioid overdose prevention efforts 
in 49 state health departments, 39 localities, Puerto Rico, and 
Washington, DC. Each program consists of two required components--a 
surveillance component and a prevention component. OD2A recipients 
implement a combination of activities across nine State strategies and 
eight local strategies within these components to gain access to high 
quality and complete data on opioid prescribing and overdoses. The data 
is used to inform prevention and response efforts in their 
jurisdictions.
    CDC developed and deployed a technical assistance (TA) hub 
(hereafter referred to as the OD2A TA Center) to deliver comprehensive 
technical assistance and training to support the successful 
implementation and evaluation of surveillance and prevention 
activities. The OD2A TA Center is designed to enhance the efficiency, 
coordination, and effectiveness of TA efforts by streamlining and 
centralizing the provision of overdose surveillance and prevention TA. 
TA to OD2A recipients is divided into four different levels with 
multiple modes of TA delivery and involves a wide range of TA providers 
including CDC staff, internal and external subject matter experts 
(SMEs) and program partners.
    The evaluation consists of web-based surveys designed to collect 
process and outcome measures about TA access, utilization, and outcomes 
across all OD2A recipient programs. The Technical Assistance Feedback 
Form will be administered to collect immediate feedback following 
individual TA encounters and group events such as webinars and in-
person trainings. The Annual OD2A TA Survey will be distributed twice 
(mid-point and final) to assess satisfaction with overall TA provided 
and the extent to which TA supports informed implementation of OD2A 
strategies. The information obtained through this evaluation will allow 
TA providers to assess OD2A recipients' experience and utility of 
knowledge and resources gained through individual TA support, peer-to-
peer sessions, and other group trainings. To capture participants' 
experiences attending various Communities of

[[Page 84152]]

Practice held by the DOP TA Center, a subset of attendees will be 
invited to participate in Focus Groups. Ultimately, the evaluation data 
will inform subsequent rounds of TA and allow TA providers to make 
necessary adjustments to the overall TA strategy for continuous quality 
improvement. This will ensure recipients have the support necessary to 
implement strategies that will improve opioid surveillance and 
prevention policies and practices within their communities.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 388 annual burden hours 
for this collection. There are no costs to respondents other than their 
time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
          Type of respondents                   Form name            Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OD2A (OD2A in States and OD2A: LOCAL)   TA Feedback Form                     618               2            5/60
 Recipients.                             Individual.
                                        TA Feedback Form                     617               2            5/60
                                         Universal.
                                        Annual Technical                     162               1           10/60
                                         Assistance Survey.
                                        Implementation Feedback               18               1           15/60
                                         Survey.
                                        Email invitation for                 900               1            2/60
                                         Annual Survey.
                                        Focus Groups Email                   600               1            2/60
                                         invitation.
                                        Focus Group Session                  100               1               1
                                         Script.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2024-24302 Filed 10-18-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P