[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51586-51588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-21168]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-19-0770]
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 HIV Behavioral Surveillance System
(NHBS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval. CDC
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previously published a ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations'' notice on July 5, 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
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) (OMB Control No.
0920-0770, Exp. 05/31/2020)--Revision--National Center for HIV/AIDS,
Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of this data collection is to monitor behaviors of
persons at high risk for infection that are related to Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission and prevention in the United
States. The primary objectives of the NHBS are to obtain data from
samples of persons at risk to: (a) Describe the prevalence and trends
in risk behaviors; (b) describe the prevalence of and trends in HIV
testing and HIV infection; (c) describe the prevalence of and trends in
use of HIV prevention services; (d) identify met and unmet needs for
HIV prevention services in order to inform health departments,
community based organizations, community planning groups and other
stakeholders. By describing and monitoring the HIV risk behaviors, HIV
seroprevalence and incidence, and HIV prevention experiences of persons
at highest risk for HIV infection, NHBS provides an important data
source for evaluating progress towards national public health goals,
such as reducing new infections, increasing the use of condoms, and
targeting high-risk groups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requests approval
for a three-year extension of this information collection. Data are
collected through anonymous, in-person interviews conducted with
persons systematically selected from up to 25 Metropolitan Statistical
Areas (MSAs) throughout the United States; these 25 MSAs are chosen
based on having high HIV prevalence. Persons at risk for HIV infection
to be interviewed for NHBS include men who have sex with men (MSM),
persons who inject drugs (IDU), and heterosexually active persons at
increased risk of HIV infection (HET). A brief screening interview will
be used to determine eligibility for participation in the behavioral
assessment.
The data from the behavioral assessment will provide estimates of
(1) behavior related to the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted
diseases, (2) prior testing for HIV, and (3) use of HIV prevention
services. All persons interviewed will also be offered an HIV test, and
will participate in a pre-test counseling session. No other federal
agency systematically collects this type of information from persons at
risk for HIV infection. These data have substantial impact on
prevention program development and monitoring at the local, state, and
national levels.
CDC estimates that NHBS will involve, per year in up to 25 MSAs,
eligibility screening for 100 persons and eligibility screening plus
the behavioral assessment with 500 eligible respondents, resulting in a
total of 37,500 eligible survey respondents and 7,500 ineligible
screened persons during a three-year period. Data collection will
rotate such that interviews will be conducted among one group per year:
MSM in Year 1, IDU in Year 2, and HET in Year 3. The type of data
collected for each group will vary slightly due to different sampling
methods and risk characteristics of the group. Participation of
respondents is voluntary and there is no cost to the respondents other
than their time. The total annualized burden is 8,195 hours.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Persons Screened...................... Eligibility Screener.... 15,000 1 5/60
Eligible Participants................. Behavioral Assessment 4,167 1 24/60
MSM.
Eligible Participants................. Behavioral Assessment 4,167 1 43/60
IDU.
Eligible Participant.................. Behavioral Assessment 4,167 1 31/60
HET.
Peer Recruiters....................... Recruiter Debriefing.... 4,167 1 2/60
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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. 2019-21168 Filed 9-27-19; 8:45 am]
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