[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35934-35935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14156]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60 Day-13-0890]


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 or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-7570 or 
send comments to Ron Otten, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 
30333 or send an email 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

    HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Program--Extension--National Center for HIV/
AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention (NCHHSTP), 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    CDC is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of 
a 3-year extension to administer surveys to respondents who plan HIV/
AIDS day awareness activities during the next 3 years. The name and 
dates for the annual HIV/AIDS awareness day campaigns are: National 
Black HIV Awareness Day--February 7th; National Native HIV/AIDS 
Awareness Day--March 20th; National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS 
Awareness Day--May 19th; and National Latino AIDS Awareness Day--
October 15th. The purpose of the surveys is to assess the number and 
types of HIV/AIDS prevention activities planned and implemented in 
observance of each of the four noted HIV/AIDS awareness day campaigns. 
This extension is required to continue the work of HIV/AIDS in among 
the African American, Native American, Latino, and Asian Pacific 
Islander populations. Each of the awareness days have reached a 
landmark year. This has been done through national outreach and 
mobilization efforts towards their targeted populations as well as 
awareness to the general population about HIV/AIDS issues that impact 
their communities.
    The importance of each day has been demonstrated in reaching beyond 
traditional audience. This has been done by collaborating with agencies 
and organizations who serve the public health in areas affected by HIV/
AIDS. A more proactive role has been shared between each of the 
planning committees and the communities they serve. Testing and linkage 
to care has been a staple for each of the days. Also, each of the 
groups has fully used online resources to provide information and 
network with individuals and groups to help with their perspective 
cause(s).
    After the date that each campaign occurs, the event planners will 
be asked to respond to a computer-based survey to collect qualitative 
data. They will go to the designated Web sites to review information 
about the campaigns and go to the section that allows them to enter 
information about their particular event. For example, the event 
planners will be asked to note the kind of events that they planned. 
The survey results are necessary to understand how and where HIV/AIDS 
awareness activities are planned and implemented.
    These survey results will provide important information that will 
be used to develop HIV/AIDS prevention activities. The computer-based 
surveys take up to one hour. The surveys and are one-time only and will 
not require a follow-up. There is no cost to the respondents other than 
their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                          Number of      Average
                                                            Number of     responses    burden per   Total burden
         Respondents                   Form name           respondents       per      response (in   (in hours)
                                                                         respondent      hours)
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African-American HIV/AIDS      National Black HIV/AIDS             200             1             1           200
 awareness day activity         Awareness Day Evaluation
 planners.                      Report.
Asian and Pacific Islander     National Asian & Pacific             15             1             1            15
 HIV/AIDS awareness day         Islander HIV/AIDS
 activity planners.             Awareness Day Evaluation
                                Report.
Latino HIV/AIDS awareness day  National Latino AIDS                125             1             1           125
 activity planners.             Awareness Day Evaluation
                                Report.
Native HIV/AIDS awareness day  National Native HIV/AIDS             35             1             1            35
 activity planners.             Awareness Day Evaluation
                                Report.
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    Total....................  .........................  ............  ............  ............           375
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Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate 
Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-14156 Filed 6-13-13; 8:45 am]
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