[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 174 (Monday, September 13, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0990-0475]


Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Health and Human Services (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 November 12, 
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 0990-0475-60D 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: ASPA COVID-19 Public Education Campaign 
Evaluation Surveys.
    Type of Collection: Extension.
    OMB No. 0990-0475.
    Abstract: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs 
(ASPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is 
requesting an extension on a currently approved collection including 
two components: 1. COVID-19 Attitudes and Beliefs Survey (CABS), and 2. 
Monthly Outcome Survey (MOS). Throughout execution of the campaign, 
this information will primarily be used by ASPA to determine whether 
the campaign is having the intended impact on target audiences' (e.g., 
parents, young adults, 65+) knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs as they 
relate to COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination, and adherence to preventative 
behaviors. It will also keep key stakeholders informed of the 
Campaign's progress. Ultimately, the data will inform a thorough 
evaluation of the efficacy of the campaign and its impact on vaccine 
uptake.

COVID-19 Attitudes and Beliefs Survey (CABS)

    The CABS is a longitudinal survey that will be fielded tri-annually 
to 4,000 U.S. adults for the duration of the Campaign via NORC at the 
University of Chicago's AmeriSpeak Panel. The survey will be fielded 
online, and each fielding period will last between 3 and 6 weeks. Those 
that respond to wave 1 of the survey will be recontacted in each wave, 
facilitating a comparison of COVID-19 behavior change over time for a 
representative sample and evaluation of U.S. adults. Panel members 
selected to participate in the study will receive one pre-invitation 
postcard in the mail, one email invitation, and three email reminders 
to complete the survey in each wave.

Monthly Outcome Survey (MOS)

    The MOS is a shorter, cross-sectional survey that will be fielded 
monthly to 5,000 U.S. adults for the duration of the Campaign via the 
Ipsos KnowledgePanel 5K Omnibus Survey. The survey will be fielded 
online, and each fielding period will last between 7 and 10 days.

                      Annualized Burden Hour Table
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                                               CABS             MOS
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Hours to complete survey................            0.58            0.17
Participants (per wave).................           4,000           5,000
Number of waves (per year)..............               3              12
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    Total respondents per year..........          12,000          60,000
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    Total burden hours per year.........           6,960          10,200
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Sum of Both Studies

    Total respondents per year: 72,000.
    Total burden hours per year: 17,160.

Sherrette A. Funn,
Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the 
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-19681 Filed 9-10-21; 8:45 am]
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