Notice2021-14439
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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July 7, 2021
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35799-35801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14439]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-21-21BG]
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 Prevention Research Centers National Program
Evaluation Reporting System (PERS) 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 December 18, 2020 to obtain comments from
the public and affected agencies. CDC received one comment 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:
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(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 or send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8fe0e2edcfecebeca1e8e0f9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b4446496b484f48054c445d">[email protected]</span></a>. Comments and
recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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 of publication.
Proposed Project
Prevention Research Centers National Program Evaluation Reporting
System (PERS)--New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
In 1984, Congress passed Public Law 98-551 directing the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish Centers for Research
and Development of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Beginning
in 1986, the CDC received funding to lead the Prevention Research
Centers (PRC) Program. Each PRC receives funding from the CDC to
establish its core infrastructure and functions and conduct a core
research project. Core research projects reflect each PRC's area of
expertise and community needs. PRC core research projects align with
the health disparities and goals outlined in Healthy People 2020 and
Healthy People 2030. PRCs also have the opportunity to apply for
additional competitive CDC funding to complete special interest
projects (SIPs) to focus on a topic of interest or a gap in scientific
evidence.
In 2018, the CDC published program announcement DP19-001 for the
current PRC Program funding cycle (September 30, 2019-September 29,
2024). Twenty-six PRCs were selected through a competitive, external,
peer-review process. The program is now in its second year of the
current five-year funding cycle.
Each PRC is housed within an accredited school of public health or
an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with a preventive
medicine residency program. The PRCs conduct outcomes-oriented, applied
prevention research on priority public health topics using a multi-
disciplinary and community-engaged approach. Partners include, but are
not limited to, state, local, and tribal health departments,
departments of education, schools and school districts, community-based
organizations, healthcare providers, and health organizations. Partners
collaborate with the PRCs to assess community needs; identify research
priorities; set research agendas; conduct research projects and related
activities such as training and technical assistance; translate
research findings; and disseminate research results to public health
practitioners, other researchers, and the general public.
In 2020, CDC convened a work group to review proposed data fields
in the program evaluation reporting system (PERS) and provide feedback
to CDC. Their feedback was used to refine the data fields and ensure
feasibility of the data collection and reporting by PRCs. These data
will be used for program monitoring and evaluation purposes.
CDC's proposed information collection plan is as follows:
CDC will use the information reported by PRCs through PERS to
identify training and technical assistance needs, respond to requests
for information from Congress and other sources, monitor grantees'
compliance with cooperative agreement requirements, evaluate progress
made in achieving goals and objectives, and inform program improvement
efforts. In addition, these monitoring data will support CDC's ability
to describe the impact and effectiveness of the PRC Program.
The CDC currently funds 26 PRCs and each center will annually
report the required information to the CDC through PERS during years
three through five of the cooperative agreement. The proposed web-based
data collection system will allow data entry during the entire year,
which will enable respondents to distribute burden throughout each
funding year. Response burden is estimated to decrease significantly in
years four and five, because cumulative reporting means some sections
will require little to no editing through the funding cycle. OMB
approval is requested for three years, which will cover the last three
years in the current funding cycle. The average estimated annualized
burden per respondent is 25 hours. The total estimated annualized
burden for all respondents is 650 hours. 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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PRCs.................................. PERS.................... 26 1 25
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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. 2021-14439 Filed 7-6-21; 8:45 am]
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