[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 104 (Friday, May 29, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32396-32397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11543]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-20-1185]


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 Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the 
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) (OMB Control No. 0920-
1185), 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 
25, 2020 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC 
received one comment 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. Comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 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

    Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the National Center for Health 
Statistics (NCHS) (OMB Control No. 0920-1185, Exp. 05/31/2020)--
Extension--National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    NCHS is authorized to collect data under Section 306 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k). NCHS has a history of reaching out 
to young people to encourage their interest in Science, Technology, 
Engineering and Math (STEM). Examples of past involvement include 
adopting local schools, speaking at local colleges, conducting a 
Statistics Day for high school students, and, most recently, conducting 
the NCHS Data Detectives Camp for middle school students.
    The success of these programs has inspired NCHS leadership and 
staff to want to look for new and continuing opportunities to 
positively impact the lives of young people and expand their interest, 
understanding of, and involvement in the sciences. NCHS requests 
approval for an Extension of a Generic Clearance mechanism to collect 
information for these youth outreach activities and to inform future 
NCHS planning activities. These activities include; hosting the Data 
Detectives Camp annually; hosting Statistics Day annually; creating 
youth poster sessions for professional conferences (such as the NCHS 
National Conference on Health

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Statistics or the American Statistical Association Conference etc.); 
hosting a statistical or health sciences fair or other STEM related 
competitions; organizing a STEM Career Day or similar activity; 
developing web-based sites or materials with youth focus as well as 
other programs developed to meet future youth outreach needs, 
particularly activities that encourage STEM.
    Information will be collected using a combination of methodologies 
appropriate to each program. These may include: Registration forms, 
letters of recommendation, evaluation forms; mail surveys; focus 
groups; automated and electronic technology (e.g. email, Web-based 
surveys); and telephone surveys. OMB approval is requested for three 
years to conduct the Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the National 
Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Participation is voluntary and 
there are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total 
estimated annualized burden hours are 1,750.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of        burden/
            Type of survey                     Respondent           respondents     responses/     response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Questionnaires/Applications...........  Student/Youth...........             800               1           30/60
Applicants Questionnaire/Application..  Parents/Guardians of                 800               1           30/60
                                         Applicants.
Applications, Recommendations, and      School Officials/                   1200               1           30/60
 Other applicant-supporting              Community
 documentation.                          Representatives.
Focus Groups..........................  Student/Youth; Parent/                50               1           60/60
                                         Guardian; School
                                         Officials; Other.
Other Program Surveys.................  Student/Youth; Parent/               600               1           30/60
                                         Guardian; School
                                         Officials; Other.
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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. 2020-11543 Filed 5-28-20; 8:45 am]
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