[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41319-41320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14757]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-22-0457]


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, ``Aggregate Reports for Tuberculosis Program 
Evaluation'' 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 March 14, 
2022, 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. 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

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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

    Aggregate Reports for Tuberculosis Program Evaluation (OMB Control 
No. 0920-0457, Exp. 12/31/2022)--Extension--National Center for HIV, 
Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for 
HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis 
Elimination (CDC/NCHHSTP/DTBE) requests an Extension of the Aggregate 
Reports for Tuberculosis Program Evaluation information collection, 
previously approved under OMB Control No. 0920-0457. This request is 
for a three-year period.
    The requested Extension allows awardees to address the change in 
the national strategies for TB control and prevention emphasizing 
treatment of individuals with latent TB infection (LTBI) and at high 
risks of progression to TB disease. This data collection will help 
programs to assess high-risk populations served and to evaluate the 
adaptation and effectiveness of new diagnostic tests and drug regimens 
in treating LTBI.
    DTBE is the lead agency for tuberculosis elimination in the United 
States. To ensure the elimination of tuberculosis in the United States, 
CDC monitors indicators for key program activities, such as finding 
tuberculosis infections in recent contacts of cases, and in other 
persons likely to be infected, and providing therapy for latent 
tuberculosis infection. In 2000, CDC implemented two program evaluation 
reports for annual submission: (1) Aggregate report of follow-up and 
treatment for contacts to tuberculosis cases, and (2) Aggregate report 
of targeted testing and treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. 
The respondents for these reports are the 67 state and local 
tuberculosis control programs receiving federal cooperative agreement 
funding through DTBE. These reports emphasize treatment outcomes, high-
priority target populations vulnerable to tuberculosis, and electronic 
report entry and submission to CDC through the National Tuberculosis 
Indicators Project (NTIP), a secure web-based system for program 
evaluation data. No other federal agency collects this type of national 
tuberculosis data. The Aggregate report of follow-up for contacts of 
tuberculosis and Aggregate report of targeted testing and treatment for 
latent tuberculosis infection are the only data source about latent 
tuberculosis infection for monitoring national progress toward 
tuberculosis elimination with these activities. CDC provides ongoing 
assistance in the preparation and utilization of these reports at the 
local and state levels of public health jurisdiction. CDC also provides 
respondents with technical support for NTIP access.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 268 annual burden hours. 
Participation by respondents is voluntary, and there is no cost to 
participants other than their time.

                                        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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Health Department Awardee (State,       Follow-up and Treatment               67               1               2
 Local, City, or other jurisdiction).    of Contacts to
                                         Tuberculosis Cases Form
                                         (3a).
                                        Targeted Testing and                  67               1               2
                                         Treatment for Latent
                                         Tuberculosis Infection
                                         (3b).
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-14757 Filed 7-11-22; 8:45 am]
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