Notice2022-21215
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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September 30, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59430-59431]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21215]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-22-22FI]
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 ``National HIV Behavioral Surveillance
System: Brief HIV Bio-behavioral Assessment (NHBS-BHBA)'' 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 13, 2022 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:
(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 <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
publication.
Proposed Project
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance: Brief HIV Bio-behavioral
Assessment (NHBS-BHBA)--New--National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis,
STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of National HIV Behavioral Surveillance: Brief HIV Bio-
behavioral Assessment (NHBS-BHBA) is to monitor behaviors of
populations at high risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
infection using mixed-methods in selected geographic areas in the
United States which lack biobehavioral data related to HIV transmission
and prevention.
Preventing HIV, especially among populations at high risk, is an
effective strategy for reducing individual, local, and national
healthcare costs. The utility of this information is to provide CDC and
health department staff with data for evaluating progress towards state
public health goals, such as reducing new HIV infections, increasing
the use of condoms, and focusing on populations at high risk by
describing and monitoring the HIV risk behaviors, HIV seroprevalence
and incidence, and HIV prevention experiences of persons at highest
risk for HIV infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requests a
three-year approval for a new information collection. Data will be
systematically collected using mixed methods of quantitative and
qualitative interviews. Brief screening interviews will be used to
determine eligibility for participation in the quantitative and
qualitative interviews.
Project areas will conduct brief standardized quantitative
interviews and anonymous HIV blood-based rapid testing and supplemental
testing to those who participate in quantitative data collection to
assess HIV seroprevalence. The data from the quantitative interviews
will provide estimates of: (1) behavior related to the risk of HIV and
other sexually transmitted diseases; (2) prior testing for HIV; and (3)
use of HIV prevention services. HIV screening results will be made
available to participants, and those with preliminary positive test
results will be linked to HIV care. Qualitative data collection
includes key informant interviews with community
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members and professionals familiar with the population and focus groups
to interpret standardized quantitative findings and inform grantee-
developed recommendations for state/local public health partners. The
data from qualitative interviews will be used to interpret standardized
quantitative findings and inform recipient-developed recommendations
for state and local public health authorities. No other federal agency
collects this type of information in the populations at high risk in
these selected geographic areas using mixed methods of quantitative and
qualitative interviews.
CDC estimates that during quantitative interviewing, 1338
individuals will complete the quantitative base eligibility screener,
1204 will complete the quantitative population eligibility screener,
and 338 will be either not interested or ineligible, yielding a total
of 1000 eligible respondents over a 12-month period. For qualitative
data collection approximately 96 individuals will complete the
eligibility screener, 16 of the respondents will be either not
interested in completing a qualitative interview, or will be
ineligible, yielding a total of 80 eligible respondents over a 12-month
period.
The total estimated annualized burden requested is 497 hours.
Participation of 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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Persons Screened...................... Quantitative Base 1338 1 1/60
Eligibility Screener.
Persons Screened...................... Quantitative Population 1204 1 5/60
Eligibility Screener.
Eligible Participants................. Quantitative Core Survey 1000 1 10/60
Eligible Participants................. Quantitative Population- 1000 1 5/60
specific Questions.
Persons Screened...................... Qualitative Eligibility 96 1 1/60
Screener.
Eligible Participant.................. Qualitative interviews.. 80 1 90/60
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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. 2022-21215 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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