Notice2023-17925
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
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Published
August 21, 2023
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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 effort 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 continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled National Surveillance of Community Water Systems and Corresponding Populations with the Recommended Fluoridation Level. This surveillance collects the fluoridation status of, and population served by the nation's 52,000 community water systems (CWS) which serve the 50 States and the District of Columbia.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56836-56837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17925]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-23-1319; Docket No. CDC-2023-0073]
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 effort 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 continuing information
collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This
notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project
titled National Surveillance of Community Water Systems and
Corresponding Populations with the Recommended Fluoridation Level. This
surveillance collects the fluoridation status of, and population served
by the nation's 52,000 community water systems (CWS) which serve the 50
States and the District of Columbia.
DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before October 20, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2023-
0073 by either of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> 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. CDC will post, without change, all relevant comments
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#543b3936143730377a333b22"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b0dfddd2f0d3d4d39ed7dfc6">[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 the 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.
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Proposed Project
National Surveillance of Community Water Systems and Corresponding
Populations with the Recommended Fluoridation Level (OMB Control No.
0920-1319, Exp. 2/29/2024)--Extension--National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the
fluoride concentration of a community water system (CWS) to the level
beneficial for prevention of dental caries as recommended by the U.S.
Public Health Service (PHS). Community water fluoridation is a major
factor contributing to the large decline in caries in the U.S. in the
past 75 years and is recognized as one of 10 great public health
achievements of the twentieth century. Community water fluoridation
reduces dental caries by 25% and is a safe and the cost-effective way
to deliver fluoride to people of all ages, regardless of education and
income level. It is especially important for populations with limited
access to preventive dental measures.
CDC is authorized to collect the information under the U.S. Public
Health Service Act. This data collection aligns with CDC's strategy to
use public health surveillance to inform programs and policies to
improve the oral health of the nation by reducing disparities and
expanding access to effective prevention programs. CDC uses the Water
Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS) to collect water fluoridation
coverage and quality throughout the U.S. This data allows CDC and
States to monitor the performance and efficiency of their water
fluoridation programs, which will improve and extend program delivery.
Respondents to the information collection are State fluoridation
managers or other State government officials designated by the State
dental director or drinking water administrator. State participation in
the data collection is voluntary.
CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 2,824 annual 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 Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) (in hours)
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State Official................ Fluoridation 50 1 38 1,900
status and
population.
State Official................ Fluoride testing 33 1 28 924
data.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 2,824
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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. 2023-17925 Filed 8-18-23; 8:45 am]
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