[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71098-71099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24845]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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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

    Survey of Surveillance Records of Aedes aegypti and Aedes 
albopictus from 1960 to Present--New--National Center for Emerging and 
Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Zika virus response necessitates the collection of county and 
sub-county level records for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, the 
vectors of Zika virus. This information will be used to update species 
distribution maps for the United States and to develop a model aimed at 
identifying where these vectors can survive and reproduce. CDC is 
seeking a six-month OMB clearance to collect information.
    In February, 2016, OMB issued emergency clearance for a county-
level survey of vector surveillance records (OMB Control No. 0920-1101, 
expiration date 8/31/2016). The previous survey aimed to describe the 
current reported distribution of the Zika virus vectors Aedes aegypti 
and Aedes albopictus. The survey revealed that we are lacking records 
from recent years of both species from areas where we expect to find 
Zika vectors based on

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historical records and environmental suitability. It is likely that the 
reason for this is because from 2004-2015 most vector surveillance 
focused on vectors of West Nile virus (Culex spp.) rather than Zika 
vectors.
    As part of the Zika response, efforts to identify Ae. aegypti and 
Ae. albopictus in the continental U.S. were substantially enhanced 
during 2016 and funding will be provided to states to continue to 
enhance surveillance for these vectors. By repeating the survey, we 
will have a more complete assessment of where these vectors are 
currently being reported. In the new survey, we will also seek 
information on locations of the mosquito traps at sub-county spatial 
scales. Such information will aid in (1) targeting vector control 
efforts to prevent mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in the 
continental U.S. and (2) targeting future vector surveillance efforts.
    The purpose of the mosquito surveillance survey is to collect 
county and sub-county-level records for Aedes aegypti and Aedes 
albopictus, the vectors of Zika virus. The resulting maps and models 
will inform the public and policy makers of the known distribution of 
these vectors, identify gaps in vector surveillance, and target 
allocation of surveillance and prevention resources.
    Respondents will include vector control professionals, 
entomologists, and public health professionals who will be contacted by 
email, primarily through listserv(s) of professional organizations. 
They will be asked for their voluntary participation in a short survey 
to assess the distribution of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus at 
county and sub-county spatial scales in the U.S.
    This information collection request is authorized by Section 301 of 
the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241). The total estimated 
annualized number of burden hours is 125. There will be no anticipated 
costs to respondents other than time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                   Number of     Average  burden
         Type of respondents                 Form name            Number of        responses/     per  response
                                                                 respondents       respondent       (in hours)
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Vector Control professionals,         Survey of county-level              500                1            15/60
 entomologists, and Public Health      surveillance records
 Professionals.                        of Aedes aegypti and
                                       Aedes albopictus.
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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. 2016-24845 Filed 10-13-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P