[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 124 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 35096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14030]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0990-new]


Agency Information Collection Request: 60-Day Public Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and 
Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed 
collection for public comment.

DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before August 30, 
2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to [email protected] or by calling 
(202) 795-7714.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: When submitting comments or requesting 
information, please include the document identifier 0990-New-60D and 
project title for reference, to Sherrette A. Funn, email: 
[email protected], or call (202) 795-7714 the Reports Clearance 
Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this 
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) 
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for 
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
    Title of the Collection: National Survey on Menstrual Products.
    Type of Collection: New Collection.
    OMB No. 0990-NEW--Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health--
Office on Women's Health.
    Abstract: The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the U.S. Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing a data collection 
activity for four months, beginning in December 2021 or January 2022. 
The objective of the federal data collection is to document the usage 
of, type, preference, cost and frequency of use for different menstrual 
products among women. The survey will collect information on the 
preferences of menstrual products among adult women (over age 18) of 
reproductive age in the United States. The proposed collection will 
include an online survey of women ages 18-50 years who still experience 
menstrual cycles.
    The data collection efforts will provide information on access and 
barriers to adequate menstrual products among women of all income 
levels, racial, ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds in diverse 
geographic areas within the U.S. The proposed survey will identify 
preferences regarding menstrual products for women; describe their 
demographic and socioeconomic status, and preferences; describe their 
usage; identify their special needs; identify the gaps in products 
available to them; and identify barriers to adequate menstrual 
products. OWH will share information gleaned from this study with 
policymakers, Congress, general media and HHS program staff to inform 
future initiatives and policies regarding menstrual health.

                                          Annualized Burden Hour Table
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                                                                                      Average
                                 Respondents (if     Number of       Number of      burden per     Total burden
     Forms (if necessary)          necessary)       respondents    responses per     response          hours
                                                                    respondents      (minutes)
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Menstrual Products Survey.....  Women between                500               1              15             125
                                 the ages of 18-
                                 50.
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............               1  ..............             125
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Sherrette A. Funn,
Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the 
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-14030 Filed 6-30-21; 8:45 am]
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