[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23498-23499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09189]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-16-1061]


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

    Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) (OMB Control No. 
0920-1061, exp. 3/31/2018)--Revision--National Center for Chronic 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)--Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Background and Brief Description

    CDC is requesting OMB approval to revise information collection for 
the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The BRFSS is a 
nationwide system of annual, cross-sectional telephone health surveys 
sponsored by CDC. BRFSS coordinators in health departments in U.S. 
states, territories, and the District of Columbia (collectively 
referred to as states) collaborate with CDC on questionnaire content 
and survey administration.
    An independent sample of adult, non-institutionalized respondents 
is drawn each for each state and is based on the state's parameters for 
state-level or sub-state analysis. Each state's annual questionnaire is 
based on a common core that is administered by all states. In addition, 
CDC provides support for standardized optional modules that states can 
use to collect customized content. Information collection is conducted 
in a continuous, three-part telephone interview process: Screening, 
participation in core BRFSS questions, and participation in the 
optional question modules. Both the core survey and the optional 
modules are updated annually.
    CDC requests OMB approval to incorporate a limited annual field 
test into the BRFSS clearance. Field testing will be conducted 
approximately 5-8 months in advance of the principal BRFSS survey. 
Field tests are used to identify problems with new or updated 
questions, instrument documentation or instructions, software errors, 
or other implementation issues. Field tests are typically conducted in 
one state. Addition of the annual field test will increase the 
estimated annualized number of responses by 900 and the estimated 
annualized burden by 382 hours. These estimates include allocations for 
both respondent screening and completion of the field test survey. Each 
year CDC will use the Change Request mechanism to request OMB approval 
of the annual Field Test Supplement.
    CDC and the states will continue to use BRFSS data to produce 
state-level information about adults 18 years and older. BRFSS topics 
include 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. In addition, CDC makes annual BRFSS data sets 
available for public use and provides guidance on statistically 
appropriate uses of the data.
    Field test results will not be incorporated into the analytic data 
sets. Field test results are used exclusively to inform the development 
of the upcoming year's BRFSS questionnaire and the technical assistance 
that CDC provides to states.
    OMB approval is requested for three years. Participation in the 
BRFSS is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents other than 
their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 256,297.

                                        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 hr)
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U.S. General Population...............  Landline Screener.......         440,486               1            1/60
                                        Cell Phone Screener.....         223,334               1            1/60
                                        Field Test Screener.....             400               1            1/60
Adults >=18 Years.....................  Core Survey.............         494,650               1           15/60
                                        Optional Modules........         484,757               1           15/60
                                        Field Test Survey.......             500               1           45/60
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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. 2016-09189 Filed 4-20-16; 8:45 am]
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