[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40942-40943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-15385]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-04-JK]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects, to obtain a copy 
of the data collection plans and instruments, or to send comments, 
contact Sandi Gambescia, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 
Clifton Road, MS-E11, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to 
[email protected].
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Cardiovascular Health Branch (CVHB), Management Information System 
(MIS)--New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    The Cardiovascular Health Branch Management Information System will 
collect in electronic format: (a) Data needed to measure progress by 
State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Programs toward, or 
achievement of, program performance measures, and (b) information on 
State Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Programs that is currently 
being reported in hard copy.
    In 1998, the U.S. Congress provided funding for the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to initiate a national, state-
based heart disease and stroke prevention program. CDC's strategic plan 
is to implement a comprehensive national heart disease and stroke 
prevention program that supports state-based programs in all states and 
territories. In 2003 under Program Announcement 02045, CDC's 
Cardiovascular Health Branch funded 32 states and the District of 
Columbia to address heart disease and stroke

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selected through a competitive peer review process, and managed as CDC 
cooperative agreements. Awards are made for five years and may be 
renewed through a continuation application. This program is authorized 
under sections 301(a) and 317b(k)(2) of the Public Health Service (PHS) 
Act, [42 U.S.C. sections 241(a) and 247b(k)(2)], as amended.
    All funded programs are required to submit continuation 
applications and semi-annual progress reports consistent with federal 
requirements that all agencies, in response to the Government 
Performance and Results Act of 1993, prepare performance plans and 
collect program-specific performance measures.
    An Internet-based management information system (MIS) will allow 
CDC to monitor, and report on state Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention 
Programs more efficiently. Data reported to CDC through the MIS will be 
used by CDC to identify training and technical assistance needs, 
monitor compliance with cooperative agreement requirements, evaluate 
progress made in achieving program-specific goals, and obtain 
information needed to respond to Congressional and other inquiries 
regarding program activities and effectiveness. There are no costs to 
respondents.

                                            Annualized Burden Table:
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                                                                                      Average
                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per     Total  burden
                   Respondents                      respondents    responses per    respondent         hours
                                                                    respondent      (in hours)
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States and Washington, DC.......................              33               2               6             396
Totals..........................................              33  ..............  ..............             396
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    Dated: June 29, 2004.
Alvin Hall,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 04-15385 Filed 7-6-04; 8:45 am]
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