[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 23, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16861-16862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-08145]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30-Day-19-1170]
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 Canine Leptospirosis Surveillance in Puerto
Rico 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
29, 2019 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
Canine Leptospirosis Surveillance in Puerto Rico (OMB Control No.
0920-1170, Exp. Date 03/31/2019)--Reinstatement with Change--National
Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National
Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division
of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP), Bacterial Special
Pathogens Branch (BSPB), requests three years of OMB approval for a
reinstatement to the approved ICR ``Canine Leptospirosis Surveillance
in Puerto Rico.'' Approved methods of information collection will not
change.
Active surveillance allows for the collection of prospective data
on acute cases to determine the incidence and distribution of
leptospirosis in dogs, assess risk factors for infection, characterize
circulating Leptospira serovars and species, assess applicability of
vaccines currently in use based on serovar determination, and assess
rodent, livestock, and wildlife reservoirs of leptospirosis based on
infecting serovars found in dogs. Findings from this study will aid in
the development of evidence-based, targeted interventions for the
prevention of canine leptospirosis, be used to focus human
leptospirosis surveillance efforts, and guide future investigations on
leptospirosis in humans and animals in Puerto Rico.
The information collection for which approval is sought is in
accordance with BSPB's mission to prevent illness, disability, or death
caused by bacterial zoonotic diseases through surveillance, epidemic
investigations, epidemiologic and laboratory research, training and
public education. Authorizing Legislation comes from Section 301 of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241). Successful execution of
BSPB's public health mission requires data collection activities in
collaboration with the state health department in Puerto Rico and with
local veterinary clinics and animal shelters participating in the
study.
These activities include collecting information about dogs that
meet the study case definition for a suspect case of leptospirosis seen
at participating veterinary clinics and shelters. Participating
veterinarians and their veterinary staff collect information by
interviewing the dog owner (shelters are an exception as dog will not
have an owner) and reviewing medical and administrative records, as
necessary. Basic information about the participating sites will also be
collected for study management and to enhance data analysis.
Information will be collected using paper forms and provided in
Spanish. Staff at participating sites find it easier to complete a
paper copy when abstracting medical record information and interviewing
owners for information about their dog's risk factors and symptoms.
Study coordinators will enter collected data into an electronic
database.
The types of information being collected include information about
the dog's signalment, location of residence, environmental risk
factors, vaccination history, clinical signs and symptoms,
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laboratory results, and clinical outcome. Approval of this
reinstatement ICR will allow BSPB to continue to collect these
information which can help inform animal public health and will help
contribute to a One Health understanding of leptospirosis in Puerto
Rico.
BSPB estimates involvement of at least 411 respondents (385 from
the general public and 26 veterinarians and their veterinary staff) and
estimates a total of 168 hours of burden for research activities each
year. The collected information will not impose a cost burden on the
respondents beyond that associated with their time to provide the
required data.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hours)
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Veterinarian.......................... Enrollment Questionnaire 26 1 5/60
Log Sheet............... 26 24 1/60
Case Questionnaire...... 26 24 10/60
General public........................ Case Questionnaire...... 624 1 5/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-08145 Filed 4-22-19; 8:45 am]
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