[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 11 (Friday, January 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2428-2429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00562]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-15-14AYC]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (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 
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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 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written 
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)--Existing 
Collection Without an OMB Control Number--National Center for Chronic 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)--Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    CDC is requesting OMB approval to conduct information collection 
for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for three 
years beginning with the 2015 data collection cycle. The BRFSS is a 
nationwide system of customized, cross-sectional telephone health 
surveys sponsored by CDC. Information collection is conducted in a 
continuous, three-part telephone interview process: screening, 
participation in a common BRFSS core survey, and participation in 
optional question modules that states use to customize survey content. 
BRFSS coordinators in health departments in U.S. states, territories, 
and the District of Columbia (collectively referred to as states) are 
responsible for questionnaire content and survey administration. CDC 
provides the states with technical and methodological assistance.
    The BRFSS produces state-level information on adults 18 years and 
older primarily on the health risk behaviors, health conditions, and 
preventive health practices that are associated with chronic diseases, 
infectious diseases, and injury. This information is used by state and 
local health departments to plan and evaluate public health programs at 
the state or sub-state level. For most states and territories, the 
BRFSS provides the only source of data amenable to state and local 
level health and health risk indicators.
    Information collected through the BRFSS is also used by the federal 
government and other entities. CDC makes annual BRFSS data sets 
available for public use and provides guidance on statistically 
appropriate uses of the data. CDC's authority to collect this 
information is provided by the Public Health Service Act. Participation 
in the BRFSS is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents other 
than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 
255,915.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondents                   Form name           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent          hr)
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U.S. General Population...............  Landline Screener.......         440,486               1            1/60
                                        Cell Phone Screener.....         223,334               1            1/60
Adults >= 18 Years....................  BRFSS Core Survey.......         494,650               1           15/60
                                        BRFSS Optional Modules..         484,757               1           15/60
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2015-00562 Filed 1-15-15; 8:45 am]
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