[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10494-10495]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04069]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Submission for OMB Review; Emergency Clearance Request Human 
Influenza Surveillance of Health Care Centers in the United States and 
Taiwan

SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 3507(j) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 
(NIAID), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has submitted to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for emergency review 
and processing of this information collection by March 7, 2015. NIAID 
is requesting emergency processing of this information collection, 
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13, because NIAID cannot reasonably comply with 
the normal clearance procedures which would cause a delay and likely 
prevent or substantially disrupt the collection of information. A delay 
in starting the information collection would hinder the agency in 
accomplishing its mission to the detriment of the public good. Public 
harm could result through the loss of critically needed information to 
understand the causes of severity of influenza and associated morbidity 
and mortality during the Northern hemisphere 2014-15 influenza season. 
The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the 
respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection 
that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 
1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Written 
comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are 
invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the function of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the

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burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions 
regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding 
the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be 
directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory 
Affairs, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c986809b8896babcaba4a0babaa0a6a789a6a4abe7aca6b9e7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eea1a7bcafb19d9b8c83879d9d878180ae81838cc08b819ec0898198">[email protected]</span></a> or by fax to 202-395-6974, 
Attention: NIH Desk Officer.

DATES: Comment due date: Comments regarding this information collection 
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 7 days 
of the date of this publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the 
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and 
instruments, contact Dr. Diane Post, Program Officer, Respiratory 
Diseases Branch, NIAID, NIH 5601 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, MD or call 
non-toll-free number at 240-627-3348 or email your request, including 
your address to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6919061a1d0d29070008000d47070001470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="45352a363121052b2c242c216b2b2c2d6b222a33">[email protected]</span></a>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Proposed Collection: Human Influenza Surveillance of Health Care 
Centers in the United States and Taiwan, (NIAID), 0925--NEW, National 
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National 
Institutes of Health (NIH).
    Need and Use of Information Collection: This study will identify 
individuals with influenza through focused surveillance in key regions 
of the United States and Taiwan, rapidly identify circulating influenza 
strains to identify those with pandemic potential and create an 
invaluable bank of human samples from patients with influenza to 
characterize the basis of severe disease--a critical knowledge gap 
impacting effectiveness of decision-making around patient care. The 
2014-15 influenza season is unique because the dominant circulating 
strain is an H3N2 strain that is not sensitive to the immunity induced 
by the influenza vaccine formulation administered to the general 
public. Our study will provide insight into viral determinants that may 
be contributing to the severity of influenza and associated morbidity 
and mortality this season. Capturing samples from this influenza season 
is essential for understanding the public health implications the virus 
may have in the future, and discerning the reasons behind the severity 
of the disease it causes.
    OMB approval is requested for 6 months. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 500.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                  Number of      Average burden
             Type of respondent                  Number of      responses per     per response     Total burden
                                                respondents       respondent       (in hours)         hours
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Patients....................................             500                2            30/60              500
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    Dated: February 20, 2015.
Dione Washington,
Project Clearance Liaison, NIAID, NIH, NIAID, NIH.
[FR Doc. 2015-04069 Filed 2-25-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P


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