[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 199 (Monday, October 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62858-62859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22503]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-23-22EN]


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 ``Synopses of State Dental Public Health 
Programs'' 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 May 6, 
2022 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC 
received one comment. 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 agency's 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

    Synopses of State Dental Public Health Programs--Existing 
Collection in use without an OMB Control Number--National Center for 
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    This request is to collect information about human resources, 
programs, and infrastructure in oral health departments within a state 
health department for all 50 states and Washington, DC. Oral health 
affects our ability to eat, speak, smile, and show emotions. Oral 
health also affects a person's self-esteem, school performance, and 
attendance at work or school. Oral diseases--which range from cavities 
and gum disease to oral cancer--cause pain and disability for millions 
of Americans and cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year. CDC 
supports states in their efforts to reduce oral disease and improve 
oral health by using effective interventions. CDC provides state and 
territorial health departments with funding, guidance, and technical 
assistance to monitor oral disease across populations and to implement 
and evaluate oral health interventions.
    The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) 
is a national non-profit organization representing the directors and 
staff of state public health agency programs for oral health. It was 
organized in 1948 and is one of 20 affiliates of the Association of 
State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). ASTDD formulates and 
promotes the establishment of national dental public health policy. In 
addition, ASTDD; assists state dental programs in the development and 
implementation of programs and policies for the prevention of oral 
diseases; builds awareness and strengthens dental public health 
professionals' knowledge and skills by developing position papers and 
policy statements; provides information on oral health to health 
officials and policy makers; and conducts

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conferences for the dental public health community. The word ''state'' 
is used to indicate U.S. states, the District of Columbia, U.S. 
territories, and other U.S.-associated jurisdictions, except where 
explicitly noted otherwise.
    In 1994, ASTDD originated the annual Synopses of Dental Programs to 
share information among dental directors and partners. The Synopses of 
State Oral Health Programs (hereby referred to as State Synopses) 
described program activities and successes and the challenges that 
programs faced during the previous year. In 1997, ASTDD changed the 
format to a more structured questionnaire. Since 1998, ASTDD has been 
supported to collect data through cooperative agreements with CDC. This 
collection is necessary because no other agency or entity produces 
similar analyses or reports, and the Synopsis questionnaire is the only 
national data collection source tracking states' efforts to improve 
oral health and contributions to progress toward the national targets 
for Healthy People objectives for oral health.
    OMB approval is requested for three years. CDC requests approval 
for an estimated 299 annual burden hours. Participation is voluntary 
and there are no costs to respondents other than their time.

                                        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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State Oral Health Director or           Synopses of State Dental              51               1          352/60
 designated program contact.             Public Health Programs.
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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. 2022-22503 Filed 10-14-22; 8:45 am]
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