[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26115-26116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11645]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-19-0106]


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 Preventive Health and Health Services Block 
Grant 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 February 
21, 2019 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC 
received two 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

    Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (OMB Control No. 
0920-0106, Exp. 7/31/2019)--Extension--Center for State, Tribal, Local 
and Territorial Support (CSTLTS), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG), 
Public Law 102-531, Public Health Service Act, provides funds to 61 
awardees (50 states, the District of Columbia, two American Indian 
Tribes, and eight U.S. territories) and provides funding to address 
locally-defined public health needs in innovative ways. Block Grants 
allow awardees to prioritize the use of funds to address leading causes 
of death and disability. Block Grant funding also provides awardees 
with the ability to respond rapidly to emerging health issues, 
including outbreaks of diseases or pathogens. The PHHS Block Grant 
program is authorized by sections 1901-1907 of the Public Health 
Service Act.
    CDC currently collects information from Block Grant awardees to 
monitor their objectives and activities (Preventive Health and Health 
Services Block Grant, OMB No. 0920-0106, exp. 7/31/2019). Each awardee 
is required to submit an annual application for funding (Work Plan) 
that describes its objectives and the populations to be addressed, and 
an Annual Report that describes activities, progress toward objectives, 
and Success Stories which highlight the improvements Block Grant 
programs have made and the value of program activities. Information is 
submitted electronically through the web-based Block Grant Information 
Management System (BGMIS).
    The CDC PHHS Block Grant program has benefited from this system by 
efficiently collecting mandated information in a format that allows 
data to be easily retrieved in standardized reports. The electronic 
format verifies completeness of data at data entry prior to submission 
to CDC, reducing the number of re-submissions that are required to 
provide concise and complete information.
    The Work Plan and Annual Report are designed to help Block Grant 
awardees attain their goals and meet reporting requirements specified 
in the program's authorizing legislation. Each Work Plan objective is 
defined in SMART format (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic 
and Time-based), and includes a specified start date and end date. 
Block Grant activities adhere to the Healthy People (HP) framework 
established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The 
current version of the BGMIS associates each awardee-defined activity 
with a specific HP National Objective, and identifies the location 
where funds are applied.
    There are no changes to the number of Block Grant awardees 
(respondents), or the estimated burden per response for the Work Plan 
or the Annual Report.

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The BGMIS does not collect data related to assessing aggregate 
outcomes. A separate information collection request, designed to assess 
cross-cutting outputs and outcomes resulting from Block grant has been 
developed and is undergoing public comment.
    Legislation requires awardees to be accountable for funds they 
receive by evaluating and reporting on program activities and health 
status on an annual basis. The BGMIS system allows CDC and awardees to 
measure performance, identifying the extent to which objectives were 
met and identifying the most highly successful program interventions. 
CDC requests OMB approval to continue the Block Grant information 
collection for three years. CDC will continue to use the BGMIS to 
monitor awardee progress, identify activities and personnel supported 
with Block Grant funding, conduct compliance reviews of Block Grant 
awardees, and promote the use of evidence-based guidelines and 
interventions. There are no changes to the number of respondents or the 
estimated annual burden per respondent. The Work Plan and the Annual 
Report will be submitted annually. The estimated burden per response 
for the Work Plan is 20 hours and the estimated burden per response for 
the Annual Report is 15 hours.
    Participation in this information collection is required for Block 
Grant awardees. There are no costs to respondents other than their 
time. Awardees continue to submit Success Stories with their Annual 
Progress reports through BGMIS, without changes.

                                        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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PHHS Block Grant Coordinator..........  Work Plan...............              61               1              20
PHHS Block Grant Coordinator..........  Annual Report...........              61               1              15
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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. 2019-11645 Filed 6-4-19; 8:45 am]
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