[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54806-54807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19598]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30 Day-16-0199]


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

    Importation of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 71.54) (OMB Control No. 
0920-0199, exp. 1/31/2017)--Extension--Office of Public Health 
Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264), as 
amended, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make 
and enforce such regulations as are necessary to prevent the 
introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from 
foreign countries into the States or possessions, or from one State or 
possession into any other State or possession. Part 71 of Title 42, 
Code of Federal Regulations (Foreign Quarantine) sets forth provisions 
to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable 
disease from foreign countries into the United States. Subpart F--
Importations--contains provisions for the importation of infectious 
biological agents, infectious substances, and vectors (42 CFR 71.54); 
requiring persons that import these materials to obtain a permit issued 
by the CDC.
    CDC requests Office of Management and Budget approval to collect 
information for three years using the Application for Permit to Import 
Biological Agents, Infectious Substances and Vectors of Human Disease 
into the United States and Application for a Permit to Import or 
Transport Live Bats. We are also requesting a title change to read--
Application for Permit to Import Infectious Biological Agents into the 
United States.
    The Application for Permit to Import Biological Agents, Infectious 
Substances and Vectors of Human Disease into the United States form is 
used by laboratory facilities, such as those operated by government 
agencies, universities, and research institutions to request a permit 
for the importation of biological agents, infectious substances, or 
vectors of human disease. This form currently requests applicant and 
sender contact information; description of material for

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importation; facility isolation and containment information; and 
personnel qualifications. CDC plans to make no changes to this 
application.
    The Application for Permit to Import or Transport Live Bats form is 
used by laboratory facilities such as those operated by government 
agencies, universities, research institutions, and for educational, 
exhibition, or scientific purposes to request a permit for the 
importation, and any subsequent distribution after importation, of live 
bats. This form currently requests the applicant and sender contact 
information; a description and intended use of bats to be imported; and 
facility isolation and containment information. CDC plans to make no 
changes to this application.
    Estimates of burden for the survey are based on information 
obtained from the CDC import permit database on the number of permits 
issued on annual basis since 2010. The total estimated burden for the 
one-time data collection is 545 hours. There are no costs to 
respondents except their time.

                                        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         hrs.)
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Applicants Requesting to Import         Application for Permit              1625               1           20/60
 Biological Agents, Infectious           to Import Infectious
 Substances and Vectors.                 Biological Agents into
                                         the United States.
Applicants Requesting to Import Live    Application for a Permit              10               1           20/60
 Bats.                                   to Import Live Bats.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Health Scientist, Acting 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. 2016-19598 Filed 8-16-16; 8:45 am]
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