Notice2022-09783
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
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Published
May 6, 2022
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on proposed collection project titled Synopsis of State Oral Health Programs. This project collects data on state oral health infrastructure and capacity, including select indicators to monitor oral health status and trends and compare to other states, to inform planning and evaluation of oral health programs and policies, to measure state progress towards the Healthy People oral health objectives, and to educate the public and policy makers regarding cross-cutting public health programs.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27151-27152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09783]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-22-22EN; Docket No. CDC-2022-0056]
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part
of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the
utility of government information, invites the general public and other
federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information
collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This
notice invites comment on proposed collection project titled Synopsis
of State Oral Health Programs. This project collects data on state oral
health infrastructure and capacity, including select indicators to
monitor oral health status and trends and compare to other states, to
inform planning and evaluation of oral health programs and policies, to
measure state progress towards the Healthy People oral health
objectives, and to educate the public and policy makers regarding
cross-cutting public health programs.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 5, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2022-
0056 by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS
H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and Docket Number. All relevant comments received will be posted
without change to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal
information provided. For access to the docket to read background
documents or comments received, go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking
portal (<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>) or by U.S. mail to the address listed
above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan
and instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection
Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton
Road NE, MS H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 404-639-7570;
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6d02000f2d0e090e430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="17787a755774737439707861">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also requires
federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new
proposed collection, each proposed extension of existing collection of
information, and each reinstatement of previously approved information
collection before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, we are publishing this notice of a
proposed data collection as described below.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
4. 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
submissions of responses; and
5. Assess information collection costs.
Proposed Project
Synopsis of State Oral 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
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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 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 (herby 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 Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) (in hours)
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State Oral Health Director or 2022 Synopses of 51 1 5 299
designated program contact. State Dental
Public Health
Programs.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 299
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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. 2022-09783 Filed 5-5-22; 8:45 am]
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