[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8659-8660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03244]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-15-0556]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    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 
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 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

    Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Program Reporting System 
(OMB No. 0920-0556, expires 8/31/2015)--Revision--National Center for 
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Section 2(a) of Public Law 102-493 (known as the Fertility Clinic 
Success Rate and Certification Act of 1992 (FCSRCA), 42 U.S.C. 263a-
1(a)), requires that each assisted reproductive technology (ART) 
program shall annually report to the Secretary through the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention: (1) pregnancy success rates achieved by 
such ART program, and (2) the identity of each embryo laboratory used 
by such ART program and whether the laboratory is certified or has 
applied for such certification under the Act. Information is 
transmitted to CDC electronically through the Web-based National ART 
Surveillance System (NASS) or NASS-compatible files extracted from 
other record systems. CDC requests OMB approval to continue information 
collection for three years, with changes that will be phased in during 
this period.
    Information collection will continue under currently approved 
procedures through December 31, 2015. Revised reporting requirements 
are planned for ART cycles initiated on or after January 1, 2016. The 
proposed changes reflect CDC's ongoing dialogue with subject matter 
experts including partner organizations and the data collection 
contractor. These consultations identify changes to the NASS data 
elements that are essential to keep pace with changes in medical 
practice and other opportunities for improvement. The proposed changes 
to the NASS data elements will ensure that reported success rates 
reflect standardized data definitions and provide additional insight 
into factors that may affect success rates. Concurrent with changes to 
data elements, the NASS data entry pages will be redesigned for more 
intuitive grouping of data items and improved skip logic that will 
route users to the minimum number of applicable questions. Finally, CDC 
will continue to collect feedback from ART clinics on NASS reporting 
procedures. Participation in the brief Feedback

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Survey is voluntary and is not required by the FCSRCA.
    During the period of this Revision, estimated annualized burden 
will increase due to an anticipated increase in the number of 
responding clinics, an anticipated increase in the average number of 
ART cycles reported by each clinic, and a modest increase in the 
estimated burden per response for reporting each ART cycle. The 
Revision request also includes a one-time allocation of 40 burden hours 
per clinic. This allocation acknowledges the time needed to deploy the 
updated NASS platform and train staff on revised reporting 
requirements.
    The collection of ART cycle information allows CDC to publish an 
annual report to Congress as specified by the FCSRCA and to provide 
information needed by consumers. Overall, the proposed changes will 
support CDC's ability to generate timely, accurate, and relevant 
information about fertility clinic success rates and improve user 
satisfaction with the NASS interface.
    OMB approval is requested for three years. The total estimated 
annualized burden hours are 116,425. There are no costs to respondents 
other than their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                  Average number  Average burden
                   Respondents                       Form name       Number of     of responses    per response
                                                                    respondents   per respondent    (in hours)
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ART Clinics.....................................            NASS             447             353           42/60
                                                        Feedback             335               1            2/60
                                                          Survey
                                                        One-time             149               1              40
                                                          System
                                                      Deployment
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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. 2015-03244 Filed 2-17-15; 8:45 am]
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