[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 175 (Monday, September 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55818-55819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19563]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-22-22CR]


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 ``Homeless Service Providers' Knowledge, 
Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Body Lice, Fleas and Associated 
Diseases'' 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 
22, 2022 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. 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

    Homeless service providers knowledge, attitudes, and practices 
regarding body lice, fleas and associated diseases--New--National 
Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Several bacterial vector-borne diseases that are spread by body 
lice and fleas disproportionately affect persons experiencing 
homelessness (PEH). Given the potential severity of louse- and flea-
borne diseases, as well as their disproportionate impact on PEH, 
understanding the knowledge, and gaps in knowledge, of urban homeless 
service providers will allow for targeted education and interventions 
to reduce the risk of louse- and flea-borne disease among this 
population.
    This information collection aims to improve CDC's understanding of 
homeless service providers knowledge, attitudes, and practices 
regarding vector-borne diseases that can affect PEH. Insights gained 
from this information collection will be used to develop guidance for 
control of vector-borne diseases among PEH, and to improve educational 
outreach regarding these diseases.
    Homeless service providers who work or volunteer in shelters 
serving PEH and homeless service providers who work on outreach teams 
serving unhoused persons living on the street or in encampments will 
serve as respondents for this study. Participating local or state 
public health partners will recruit up to 10 homeless service sites or 
outreach organizations. At each participating service site or outreach 
organization, 3-5 participants will be recruited to participate, with a 
goal of 30-50 participants recruited by each local or state public 
health partner. A total of 240-500 participants will complete a survey 
instrument. In addition, one participant from each homeless service 
site or outreach organization will complete a separate site assessment 
form regarding policies and services to better understand structural 
barriers to vector-borne disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 320 annual burden hours. 
There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of
                                                                     Number of     responses per  Average burden
        Type of respondents                   Form name             respondents   respondent (in   per response
                                                                                      hours)        (in hours)
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Homeless Service Providers--Shelter  Knowledge, Attitudes, and               200               1           45/60
 workers and volunteers.              Practices about Body Lice-
                                      and Flea-borne Diseases:
                                      Survey for Shelter Workers.

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Homeless Service Providers--Street   Knowledge, Attitudes, and               200               1           45/60
 Outreach Team.                       Practices about Body Lice-
                                      and Flea-borne Diseases:
                                      Survey for Street/Outreach
                                      Workers.
Supervisor--Shelter................  Site Assessment Form for                 40               1           15/60
                                      Homeless Service Sites.
Supervisor--Street Outreach Teams..  Site Assessment Form for                 40               1           15/60
                                      Street/Outreach Workers.
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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. 2022-19563 Filed 9-9-22; 8:45 am]
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