[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 183 (Tuesday, September 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57190-57191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24029]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30 Day-15-15AOX]


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 
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

    Harmful Algal Bloom Illness Surveillance System (HABISS)--NEW--
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases 
(NCEZID) is requesting approval for surveillance activities through 
Harmful Algal Bloom-related Illness Surveillance System (HABISS). 
HABISS data surveillance was previously covered under OMB Control No. 
0920-0004. Previous Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) surveillance under HABISS 
ceased due to defunding. NCEZID is now managing the HAB surveillance 
module. Surveillance through HABISS is now a priority within NCEZID due 
to the Great Lakes Restorative Initiative.
    The goal of the Harmful Algal Bloom-related Illness Surveillance 
System (HABISS) is to receive data on harmful algal blooms (HABs) and 
human and animal illnesses related to HAB exposures. Data reported to 
HABISS will be accessible to state health departments, federal partners 
and other stakeholders to better characterize HABs and single human and 
animal illness related to HAB exposures and to inform future prevention 
efforts.
    Data will be collected electronically, with data elements collected 
via the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). Single human and 
animal illnesses related to HAB exposures, and environmental data about 
HABs will be voluntarily reported by state agencies. The data collected 
will be analyzed and presented through summaries and reports.
    The total burden is 57 hours.

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                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
          Type of respondents                   Form name            Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent       (in hrs.)
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State Epidemiologists.................  Harmful Algal Bloom                   57               3           20/60
                                         Illness Surveillance
                                         System (HABISS) data
                                         elements (electronic,
                                         year-round).
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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. 2015-24029 Filed 9-21-15; 8:45 am]
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