[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 75 (Thursday, April 20, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18646-18647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07961]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-17-17IZ]


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

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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]. Direct written comments 
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice 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

    Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the National Center for Health 
Statistics (NCHS)--NEW--National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    NCHS is authorized to collect data under Section 306 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k). NCHS has a history of reaching out 
to young people to encourage their interest in Science, Technology, 
Engineering and Math (STEM). Examples of past involvement include 
adopting local schools, speaking at local colleges, conducting a 
Statistics Day for high school students, and, most recently, conducting 
the first NCHS Data Detectives Camp for middle school students.
    The success of these programs has inspired NCHS leadership and 
staff to want to look for new and continuing opportunities to 
positively impact the lives of young people and expand their interest, 
understanding of, and involvement in the sciences. NCHS requests 
approval for a New Generic Clearance mechanism to collect information 
that will be analyzed to inform future NCHS planning activities. These 
activities might include, hosting the Data Detectives Camp annually or 
bi-annually; hosting Statistics Day annually; creating youth poster 
sessions for professional conferences (such as the NCHS National 
Conference on Health Statistics or the American Statistical Association 
Conference); hosting a statistical or health sciences fair or other 
STEM related competitions; organizing a STEM Career Day or similar 
activity; developing web-based sites or materials with youth focus as 
well as other programs developed to meet future youth outreach needs, 
particularly activities that encourage STEM.
    Information will be collected using a combination of methodologies 
appropriate to each program. These may include: Registration forms, 
letters of recommendation, evaluation forms; mail surveys; focus 
groups; automated and electronic technology (e.g., email, Web-based 
surveys); and telephone surveys.
    OMB approval is requested for three years to conduct the Youth 
Outreach Generic Clearance for the National Center for Health 
Statistics (NCHS). Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 1,750.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of        burden/
        Type of respondents                Type of research         respondents     responses/     response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Students...........................  Questionnaires/Applications             800               1           30/60
Parents............................  Applicants Questionnaires/              800               1           30/60
                                      Applications.
School Officials/Community           Applications,                          1200               1           30/60
 Representatives.                     Recommendations and Other
                                      applicant-supporting
                                      documentation.
Student/Youth; Parent/Guardian;      Focus Groups...............              50               1           60/60
 School Officials; Other.
Student/Youth; Parent/Guardian;      Other Program Surveys......             600               1           30/60
 School Officials; Other.
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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. 2017-07961 Filed 4-19-17; 8:45 am]
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