Notice2024-00717
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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Published
January 17, 2024
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2955-2956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00717]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-24-1319]
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 Surveillance of Community Water
Systems and Corresponding Populations with the Recommended Fluoridation
Level'' 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 August 21,
2023 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC
received three comments related to the previous notice. All comments
were determined to be outside the scope of this project. 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 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 US
Public Health Service (PHS). CWS 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 most 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 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 US. 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.
This data allows CDC and states to monitor the performance and
efficiency of their water fluoridation programs, which will improve and
extend program delivery.
CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 2,783 annual burden
hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their time to
participate.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hours)
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State Official........................ Fluoridation status and 50 1 37.5
population.
State Official........................ Fluoride testing data... 33 1 27.5
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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.
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[FR Doc. 2024-00717 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
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