Notice2026-04561
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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March 9, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11308-11309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04561]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-26-0770]
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
(NHBS)'' 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 November
21, 2025 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC
received 10 comments 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.
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Proposed Project
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) (OMB Control No.
0920-0770, Exp. 4/30/2026)--Revision--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 this data collection is to monitor behaviors of
persons at high risk for infections that are related to Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission and prevention in the United
States. The primary objectives of the NHBS are to obtain data from
samples of persons at risk to: (a) describe the prevalence and trends
in risk behaviors; (b) describe the prevalence of and trends in HIV
testing and HIV infection; (c) describe the prevalence of and trends in
use of HIV prevention services; and (d) identify met and unmet needs
for HIV prevention services in order to inform health departments,
community-based organizations, community planning groups and other
partners.
By describing and monitoring the HIV risk behaviors, HIV
seroprevalence and incidence, and HIV prevention experiences of persons
at highest risk for HIV infection, NHBS provides an important data
source for evaluating progress towards national public health
initiatives, such as reducing new infections, increasing the use of
condoms, and targeting populations at high risk. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requests approval for a three-year
Revision of this information collection. Data are collected through in-
person interviews conducted with persons systematically selected from
21 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) throughout the United States.
These 21 MSAs are chosen based on highest number of HIV infections
diagnosed. Persons at risk for HIV infection to be interviewed for NHBS
include men who have sex with men (MSM), persons who inject drugs
(PWID), and heterosexually active persons at increased risk of HIV
infection (HET). A brief screening interview will be used to determine
eligibility for participation in the behavioral assessment.
The data from the behavioral assessment 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. All persons interviewed will also be offered an HIV test and
will participate in a pre-test counseling session. No other federal
agency systematically collects this type of information from persons at
risk for HIV infection. These data have substantial impact on
prevention program development and monitoring at the local, state, and
national levels.
CDC estimates that each year NHBS will involve, eligibility
screening for 125 persons and eligibility screening plus the behavioral
assessment with 500 eligible respondents, in each of the 21 MSAs. Data
collection will rotate such that interviews will be conducted among one
group per year: MSM in Year 1, PWID in Year 2, and HET in Year 3. The
type of data collected for each group will vary slightly due to
different sampling methods and risk characteristics of the group. CDC
requests OMB approval for an estimated 3,399 annual burden hours.
Participation of respondents is voluntary and there is no cost to the
respondents other than their time.
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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Persons Screened...................... Eligibility Screener.... 13,125 1 3/60
Eligible Participants................. Behavioral Assessment 3,500 1 13/60
MSM.
Eligible Participants................. Behavioral Assessment 3,500 1 17/60
PWID.
Eligible Participant.................. Behavioral Assessment 3,500 1 15/60
HET.
Peer Recruiters....................... Recruiter Debriefing.... 3,500 1 2/60
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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. 2026-04561 Filed 3-6-26; 8:45 am]
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