[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4056-4058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01583]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-18-18KS]


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 ``Zika Reproductive Health and Emergency 
Response Call-Back Survey, 2018'' 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 April 27, 2017 to obtain comments from the 
public and affected agencies. CDC received one comment, which was 
unrelated to the proposed information collection. 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

    Zika Reproductive Health and Emergency Response Call-Back Survey, 
2018--New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    In May 2015, the World Health Organization reported the first local 
mosquito-borne transmission of Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere. 
Through the course of the outbreak, local transmission was identified 
in at least 50 countries or territories in the Americas; within the 
United States, widespread mosquito born transmission was documented in 
the territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with 
localized transmission in Florida and Texas. In addition, in the 
continental United States, there has been a large number of travel-
related cases with infection occurring through mosquito born and sexual 
transmission.
    In response to the Zika virus outbreak, and evidence that Zika 
virus infection during pregnancy is a cause of microcephaly and other 
adverse pregnancy and infant outcomes, CDC's Emergency Operations 
Center was activated to respond to the Zika virus outbreak from January 
22, 2016-September 29, 2017. Given the adverse pregnancy and birth 
outcomes associated with Zika virus infection during pregnancy, through 
this response CDC developed specific recommendations for preconception

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care and counseling. These recommendations included discussing travel 
plans with women and couples, screening them for possible exposure to 
Zika virus, and providing counseling on behaviors to prevent sexual and 
mosquito born transmission of Zika and Zika affected pregnancies.
    As part of its assessment of emergency response efforts, CDC has 
surveyed women of reproductive age (18-49 years) in Puerto Rico, the 
U.S. territory with highest number of reported Zika virus cases and 
widespread local transmission. However, no information is available for 
other U.S. states and territories, including those with more localized 
transmission or a large number of travel related cases. Given the 
ongoing risk for Zika transmission in parts of the Americas and other 
areas of the world, there is a continuing need to screen women for 
potential exposure, particularly related to travel, which may put them 
at risk for additional infectious diseases that affect pregnancy.
    While the Zika virus outbreak created the need to mount public 
health efforts specifically targeted to women of reproductive age, 
other natural disasters, such as the recent hurricanes in the Gulf 
Coast and Caribbean, also have been associated with adverse pregnancy 
outcomes and a wide range of needs that are unique to women and 
children. The recent hurricanes have thus highlighted the need for 
states to develop response plans specifically targeted to women of 
reproductive age (18-49 years) and for a wider range of public health 
emergencies. In response to current state needs to address 
preparedness, including reproductive health preparedness related to 
weather emergencies, CDC has adjusted its information collection 
instrument to address these circumstances.
    The objectives of this information collection will be to provide 
states with the information they need to assess whether women in this 
age group: (1) Are being screened for potential travel related 
exposures and are they knowledgeable about recommendations for 
pregnancy timing in regards to Zika exposure; (2) are prepared for 
natural disasters and other types of public health emergencies 
including addressing their reproductive health needs in these 
circumstances. The jurisdictions included have all had widespread local 
transmission, are at high risk for local transmission, and/or have had 
travel-related cases. Additionally, many of the same jurisdictions have 
been affected by the recent hurricanes along the Gulf Coast and the 
Caribbean. There is no cost to respondents other than the time to 
participate. The total estimated burden hours are 2,030.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                  Average burden
         Type of respondents                           Form name                     Number of     per response
                                                                                    respondents     (in hours)
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Women aged 18-49 years who completed
 the main BRFSS survey in:
    Alabama..........................  Recruitment text.........................            1976            1/60
    Arizona..........................  Recruitment text.........................            2058            1/60
    District of Columbia.............  Recruitment text.........................            2466            1/60
    Florida..........................  Recruitment text.........................            1903            1/60
    Georgia..........................  Recruitment text.........................            1638            1/60
    Louisiana........................  Recruitment text.........................            2353            1/60
    Maryland.........................  Recruitment text.........................            2669            1/60
    Mississippi......................  Recruitment text.........................            1985            1/60
    New Mexico.......................  Recruitment text.........................            2636            1/60
    New York.........................  Recruitment text.........................            2052            1/60
    Texas............................  Recruitment text.........................            1864            1/60
    Guam.............................  Recruitment text.........................             737            1/60
    U.S. Virgin Islands..............  Recruitment text.........................             737            1/60
Women aged 18-49 years who agree to
 participate in the call-back survey
 in:
    Pilot State......................  Survey & Consent.........................             100           10/60
    Alabama..........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Arizona..........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    District of Columbia.............  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Florida..........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Georgia..........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Louisiana........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Maryland.........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Mississippi......................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    New Mexico.......................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    New York.........................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Texas............................  Survey & Consent.........................             800           10/60
    Guam.............................  Survey & Consent.........................             400           10/60
    U.S. Virgin Islands..............  Survey & Consent.........................             400           10/60
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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. 2018-01583 Filed 1-26-18; 8:45 am]
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