[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48801-48802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17643]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-16-15AUE]


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

    Capacity Building Assistance Assessment for HIV Prevention--New--
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Centers for HIV/AIDS, Viral 
Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    For over 30 years, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been an 
epidemic, affecting millions globally. Some groups are 
disproportionately affected by this epidemic. In order to address these 
health disparities, the CDC is funding 120 CBOs and their collaborative 
partners (Partnerships) to address the national HIV epidemic by 
reducing new infections, increasing access to care, and promoting 
health equity; particularly for people living with and at greatest risk 
of HIV infection. This includes including African Americans/Blacks; 
Latinos/Hispanics; all races and ethnicities of gay, bisexual, and 
other MSM; IDUs; and transgender persons.
    Building the capacity of the funded community-based organizations 
to conduct HIV programs and services is a priority to ensure effective 
and efficient delivery of HIV prevention treatment and care services. 
Since the late 1980s, CDC has been working with CBOs to broaden the 
reach of HIV prevention efforts. Over time, the CDC's program for HIV 
prevention has grown in size, scope, and complexity, responding to 
changes in approaches to addressing the epidemic, including the 
introduction of new guidance, effective behavioral, biomedical, and 
structural interventions, and public health strategies.
    The Capacity Building Branch within the Division of HIV/AIDS 
Prevention (D provides national leadership and support for capacity 
building assistance (CBA) to help improve the performance of the HIV 
prevention workforce. One way that it accomplishes this task is by 
funding CBA providers to work with CBOs, health departments, and 
communities to increase their knowledge, skills, technology, and

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infrastructure to implement and sustain science-based, culturally 
appropriate High Impact HIV Prevention (HIP) interventions and public 
health strategies.
    Applicants selected for funding must work with the CDC-funded CBA 
providers to develop and implement a Capacity Building Assistance 
Strategic Plan (CBASP). The information collected via this process will 
be used to construct a CBASP for each funded organization in 
collaboration with CDC's Capacity Building Branch (CBB). CBA Providers 
will provide technical assistance and training to ensure that the CBOs 
and Partnerships have the skills and support they need to successfully 
implement their CDC-funded HIV High Impact Prevention program.
    CBA providers will utilize the CBO CBA Assessent Tool which offers 
a mixed-method data collection approach with close-ended, and open-
ended questions. CBOs will complete and submit the completed web-based 
Tool, which will be discussed, and needs confirmed, during a follow-up 
phone contact assessment. A follow-up site visit may be recommended for 
CBOs with dire needs (up to 20%), which will be scheduled upon approval 
by the Project Officer and Program Consultant. Data from all completed 
Tools will be analyzed and used to develop a CBA Strategic Plan (CBASP) 
which will be housed in the Capacity Assistance Request Information 
System (managed by the Capacity Building Branch), in the Division of 
HIV/AIDS Prevention and consulted by CBA Providers assigned to respond 
to the prioritized CBOs' CBA needs.
    By the end of the project, the participating CBOs and Partnerships 
will have tailored CBA strategic plans that they can use to help 
sustain their programs across and beyond the life of their funding. 
Based on these plans, the CBA providers in collaboration with CDC will 
be able to better identify and address those needs most reported by 
CBOs. Finally, the Capacity Building Branch will be able to refine its 
approach to conceptualizing and providing CBA on a national level in 
the most cost-effective manner possible. There is no cost to 
respondents other than their time. The total annual burden hours are 
240.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                   Number of     Avg. burden per
         Type of respondents                 Form name            Number of      responses per     response (in
                                                                 respondents       respondent         hrs.)
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CBO Grantees........................  CBO CBA Assessment Tool             120                1                2
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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. 2016-17643 Filed 7-25-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P