[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 97 (Friday, May 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32225-32226]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10746]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-23-23CA]


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 ``Vector Surveillance and Control Assessment: 
Mosquito and Tick Capacities'' 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 January 18, 2023 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

    Vector Surveillance and Control Assessment: Mosquito and Tick 
Capacities--New--National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious 
Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) cause significant morbidity and 
mortality each year in the United States. From 2004-2019, over 800,000 
cases of diseases carried by ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas have been 
reported from U.S. states and territories to the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of reported cases has been 
increasing annually with two major trends: a steady increase in tick-
borne diseases and increasing intermittent outbreaks of mosquito-borne 
arboviruses. CDC expects that the number of vector-borne disease cases 
in the U.S. will likely increase and that the pathogens have the 
potential to spread locally, particularly if vector control measures 
are not taken.

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    The purpose of this collection is to assess the current 
capabilities of local vector control organizations to respond to VBDs 
in their jurisdictions. Specifically, the data collection will: (1) 
assess existing vector surveillance capabilities at the local level; 
(2) obtain information on current mosquito abatement and pesticide 
licensing practices; (3) identify the current technical assistance 
needs of local vector control organizations; and (4) gather information 
on current tick programming. CDC and its implementing partner, the 
National Association of City and County Health Officials, will use the 
resulting data to inform and support future vector control activities 
and initiatives at the local level.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 167 total annualized 
burden hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their time to 
participate.

                                        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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Environmental Science and Protection  Control Program                   1,109                1             9/60
 Technicians.                          Questionnaire.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health 
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-10746 Filed 5-18-23; 8:45 am]
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