[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58605-58606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26781]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-18-0765]


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 Fellowship Management System 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 September 5, 2017 to obtain comments from 
the public and affected agencies. CDC received two non-substantive 
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

    Fellowship Management System, (OMB Control Number 0920-0765, 
Expiration date April 30, 2018)--Extension--Division of Scientific 
Education and Professional Development, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development 
(DSEPD) requests a three-year extension to continue use of CDC's 
Fellowship Management System (FMS) that allow individuals to apply to 
fellowships online, allow public health agencies to submit fellowship 
assignment proposals online, and track applicant and alumni 
information.
    FMS is key to CDC's ability to protect the public's health by 
supporting training opportunities that strengthen the public health 
workforce. Since 2015, OMB has approved non-substantive changes to FMS 
information collection to accurately reflect evolving fellowship 
eligibility requirements, provide clarification of existing questions, 
accommodate the changing needs of host organizations, and to account 
for the addition of 150 new applicants to the Science Ambassadors 
Fellowship. A three-year extension will allow applicants, public health 
agencies, and alumni continued use of FMS for submission of electronic 
data.
    The mission of DSEPD is to improve health outcomes through a 
competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce. 
Professionals in public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics, 
information science, veterinary medicine, nursing, public policy, and 
other related professionals seek opportunities, through CDC 
fellowships, to broaden their knowledge, skills, and experience to 
improve the science and practice of public health. CDC fellows are 
assigned to state, tribal, local, and territorial public health 
agencies; federal government agencies, including CDC and Department of 
Health and Human Services' operational divisions, such as Centers for 
Medicare & Medicaid Services; and to nongovernmental organizations, 
including academic institutions, tribal organizations, and private 
public health organizations.
    FMS allows CDC to efficiently and effectively collect and process 
fellowship applications, fellowship assignment proposals, and 
fellowship alumni information from nonfederal persons. FMS is a 
flexible and robust data management system that is standardized and 
tailored for each CDC fellowship. CDC collects only the minimum amount 
of information required, thereby streamlining CDC's decision processes 
and reducing burden for respondents.
    Respondent types vary depending on fellowship eligibility 
requirements. Responses to FMS questions are voluntary, and there are 
no costs to respondents other than their time.
    CDC uses the information gathered to identify participants for its 
fellowship programs and address each program's needs and the needs of 
the public. By allowing online submissions of applications to 
fellowships and proposals for fellowship assignments, FMS can track 
fellowship applicants, alumni, and public health service agency 
employees seeking to host and work with fellows, all in one integrated 
database.
    The total estimated annual burden hours are 4,556.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondent                    Form name           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Fellowship Applicants.................  FMS Application.........           1,991               1            1.75
Science Ambassadors Fellowship........  FMS Application for                  150               1           45/60
                                         Science Ambassadors.
Fellowship Alumni.....................  FMS Alumni Directory....           1,382               1           15/60
Public Health Agency Staff............  FMS Host Site Module....             408               1             1.5
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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. 2017-26781 Filed 12-12-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P