[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58611-58612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26779]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-18-0706]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information 
collection request titled National Program of Cancer Registries Program 
Evaluation Instrument (NPCR_PEI) to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a ``Proposed 
Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations'' 
notice on January 5, 2017 to obtain comments from the public and 
affected agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous 
notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public 
and affected agency comments.
    CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information 
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly 
interested in comments that:
    (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]. Direct written comments 
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the 
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide 
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.

Proposed Project

    National Program of Cancer Registries Program Evaluation Instrument 
(NPCR-PEI)--(OMB Control Number 0920-0706, expired 05/31/2016)--
Reinstatement with change--National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    CDC is responsible for administering and monitoring the National 
Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR). The NPCR provides technical 
assistance and funding and sets program standards to assure that 
complete local, state, regional, and national cancer incidence data are 
available for national and state cancer control and prevention 
activities and health planning activities.
    CDC has used the Program Evaluation Instrument for 24 years to 
monitor the performance of NPCR grantees in meeting the required 
Program Standards. In 2009, CDC reduced the frequency of the data 
collection from an annual to a biennial schedule in odd-numbered years.
    CDC currently supports 48 population-based central cancer 
registries (CCR) in 45 states, one territory, the District of Columbia, 
and the Pacific Islands. The National Cancer Institute supports the 
operations of CCRs in the five remaining states.
    CDC released a new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) (DP17-
1701) on December 15, 2017. This FOA closed on March 24, 2017. A new 
project period began on July 1, 2017. DP17-1701 allowed previously 
unfunded states to apply for NPCR funding. DP17-1701 NPCR eligibility 
will include the 48 awardees funded under the DP12-1205 FOA and 
potentially two previously unfunded State health departments or their 
Bona Fide Agents, and US territories.
    The Program Evaluation Instrument (NCPR-PEI) includes questions 
about the following categories of registry operations: (1) Staffing, 
(2) legislation, (3) administration, (4) reporting completeness, (5) 
data exchange, (6) data content and format, (7) data quality assurance, 
(8) data use, (9) collaborative relationships, (10) advanced 
activities, and (11) survey feedback.
    Examples of possible obtainable information include, but are not 
limited to: (1) Number of filled staff full-time positions by position 
responsibility; (2) revision to cancer reporting legislation; (3) 
various data quality control activities; (4) data collection activities 
as they relate to achieving NPCR program standards for data 
completeness; and (5) whether registry data is being used for 
comprehensive cancer control programs, needs assessment/program 
planning, clinical studies, or incidence and mortality estimates.
    The NPCR-PEI is needed to receive, process, evaluate, aggregate, 
and disseminate NPCR program information. The CDC and NPCR-funded 
registries use this information to monitor progress toward meeting 
established program standards, goals, and objectives; to evaluate 
various attributes of the registries funded by NPCR; and to respond to 
data inquiries made by CDC and other agencies of the federal 
government.
    CDC requests a three-year OMB approval to collect information in 
the winter of 2017 and 2019. There are no costs to respondents except 
their time. CDC estimates 66 hours a year in time burden for the 
respondents.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of      Avg. burden
      Type of respondents           Form name        Number of     responses per   per response    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)      (in hours)
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NPCR Awardees.................  PEI (Online)....              30               1               2              60
NPCR Awardees.................  PEI (Paper).....               3               1               2               6
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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. 2017-26779 Filed 12-12-17; 8:45 am]
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