Notice2026-07206
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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April 14, 2026
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19140-19142]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07206]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-26-1166]
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 ``Poison Center Collaborations for Public
Health Emergencies (PCCPHE)'' 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 January 15, 2026 to obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. CDC received three 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:
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(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
Poison Center Collaborations for Public Health Emergencies (PCCPHE)
(OMB Control No. 0920-1166, Exp. 4/30/2026)--Revision--National Center
for Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requesting
a three-year Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Revision of the Generic
Information Collection Request (Generic ICR) titled Poison Center
Collaborations for Public Health Emergencies (PCCPHE) (OMB Control No.
0920-1166; Expiration date 04/30/2026).
CDC's key partner is America's Poison Centers<SUP>TM</SUP>,
formerly known as the American Association of Poison Control Centers
(AAPCC). America's Poison Centers<SUP>TM</SUP> is a national network of
53 poison centers working to prevent and treat poison exposures.
America's Poison Centers<SUP>TM</SUP> manages its existing surveillance
system called the National Poison Data System (NPDS) and provides CDC
access to monitor the system under a cooperative agreement and a data
license agreement.
When a public health emergency of interest emerges in NPDS, the CDC
and America's Poison Centers<SUP>TM</SUP> hold a meeting to mutually
decide whether the incident needs further investigation. For a public
health emergency to be selected for call-back, adverse health effects
must have occurred, and a response is needed to prevent further
morbidity and mortality. The incident must meet the following criteria:
(1) the incident is a public health emergency causing adverse health
effects; (2) timely data are urgently needed to inform rapid public
health action to prevent or reduce injury, disease, or death; (3) the
incident is characterized by a natural or man-made disaster,
contaminated food or water, a new or existing consumer product, or an
emerging public health threat; (4) the incident has resulted in calls
to a poison center, and the poison center agrees to conduct the call-
back data collection; (5) the incident is domestic; and (6) data
collection will be completed in 60 days or less.
The purpose of this Generic ICR is to create a timely mechanism to
allow poison centers, supported by CDC, to follow-up with callers
during select public health emergencies on exposure and health. These
PCCPHE Generic information collections (GenICs) will obtain information
on sources of exposure, scenario of exposure, health seeking behaviors
following exposure, and awareness of health communication messaging.
These additional data can help CDC identify interventions to improve
health messaging meant to reduce exposure; improve disaster and
emergency response; and prevent future incidents for the specific area
or incident of interest.
Trained poison center staff will conduct the call-back telephone
survey or will facilitate the call-back web survey, after administering
consent. Respondents will include individuals who call poison centers
about exposures related to the select public health emergencies. These
respondents include adults, 18 years and older; adolescents, 15 to less
than 18 years; and parents or guardians on behalf of their children
less than 15 years of age.
In 2019, a PCCPHE GenIC, titled ``Risk Factors for Harmful Algal
Blooms (HABs),'' was conducted to identify sources of and risk factors
for HAB exposures. New information gained about HAB exposures were used
to improve HAB incident response, communication, and outreach at the
state and national level.
No PCCPHE GenICs were conducted during the past three-year approval
period. However, two NPDS-related follow-up studies were implemented
during the 2020-2023 approval period using the Secretary's Public
Health Emergency PRA Waiver for COVID-19. During a non-pandemic
situation, these two studies would have used this Generic ICR. These
studies assessed unintentional exposures associated with cleaning
products (e.g., bleach, hand sanitizers) in home settings to determine
knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cleaning behaviors and
help guide public health messaging.
No revisions affecting public burden are proposed, at this time.
CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 250 annual burden hours.
There is no cost to the 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
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Adult Poison Center Callers........... Call-back Questionnaire 1,200 1 10/60
for Self.
Adolescent Poison Center Callers...... Call-back Questionnaire 150 1 10/60
for Self.
Parent or Guardian Poison Center Call-back Questionnaire 150 1 10/60
Callers. for Proxy.
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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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