[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77838-77839]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27505]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-23-1185]


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 (NCGS)'' 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 September 23, 2022 to obtain comments from 
the public and affected agencies. CDC did not receive any 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

    Youth Outreach Generic Clearance for the National Center for Health 
Statistics (NCHS) (OMB Control No. 0920-1185, Exp. 07/31/2023)--
Extension--National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The National Center for Health Statistics (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 a New Generic Clearance mechanism to collect information 
for these youth outreach activities and to inform future NCHS planning 
activities.
    As stated, 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 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). CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 1,750 
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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                                                                                                      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. 2022-27505 Filed 12-19-22; 8:45 am]
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