Notice2026-19764
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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September 28, 2026
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 186 (Monday, September 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19764]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-26-1425]
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 ``Reporting of the Essentials for Childhood
(EfC): Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action
Program'' 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 June 18,
2026, to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC
received two 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.
Proposed Project
Reporting of the Essentials for Childhood (EfC): Preventing Adverse
Childhood Experiences through Data to Action Program (OMB Control No.
0920-1425, Exp 12/31/2026)--Revision--National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of the information collection effort is to collect
Essentials for Childhood (EfC) program recipient data related to
surveillance, implementation, program evaluation, and performance
monitoring. Program evaluation is an essential public health function
and important for performance monitoring. Evaluation activities allow
CDC to identify and disseminate information about best practices for
successful implementation of violence prevention programs by
recipients. This data collection is necessary to ensure that programs
are progressing toward achievement of their stated goals and
objectives, as well as consistently demonstrating efficient and
appropriate use of federal funds. CDC will use the information
collected to further understand the facilitators, barriers, and
critical factors to implementing specific violence prevention
strategies and conducting related program evaluation activities. Data
collected will also be used to inform CDC's training and technical
assistance, program improvement, and the development of future funding
opportunities.
Data collection is designed to address the following key program
evaluation questions:
<bullet> Q1: What has the recipient accomplished to achieve the
overall goals and objectives of the NOFO, and the short-term and
intermediate- outcomes in their logic model?
<bullet> Q2: How has the recipient leveraged multi-sector
partnerships and resources among state agencies (additional funding at
the local level) and other sectors to prevent ACEs, including forming
sustainable systems and partnerships, and realigning/focusing/
mobilizing resources to prevent ACEs?
<bullet> Q3: In what ways has the recipient built or enhanced their
state-level surveillance system to monitor ACEs?
<bullet> Q4: How has the recipient integrated the centering and
engaging of communities and conditions for health and safety in
preventing ACEs?
<bullet> Q5: In what ways has the recipient enhanced their
statewide action plan to implement complementary ACEs prevention
strategies (additional funding for implementation at the local level)?
<bullet> Q6: What factors are critical to implementing ACEs
prevention program strategies?
<bullet> Q7: In what ways has the recipient enhanced their ability
to use ACEs and PCEs surveillance and evaluation data to inform
prevention strategy allocation? In what ways has the recipient enhanced
their ability to disseminate and use data to inform partner, policy, or
other action?
<bullet> Q8: To what extent has the recipient seen a sustainable
increase in
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capacity and activities related to routine monitoring of ACEs and PCEs
data among youth? To what extent has the recipient seen a sustainable
increase in capacity and activities related to routine monitoring of
near real-time surveillance to monitor indicators of ACEs?
Each recipient is required to complete an Annual Performance
Reports (APRs) for each budget period over five years, detailing
progress toward performance outcomes, updates to plans, and reporting
successes, challenges, and technical assistance needs. Data collections
will also be conducted through web-based qualitative interviews,
assessments, and web-based surveys. CDC evaluators will employ
qualitative methods to ensure accuracy and reflection of interview
content and help solicit data on how recipients implemented
surveillance and evaluations activities.
Revisions were made to streamline the reporting process and comply
with CDC's priorities and Presidential Executive Orders ``Defending
Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to
the Federal Government'' and ``Ending Radical and Wasteful Government
DEI Programs and Preferencing.'' CDC requests OMB approval for an
estimated 130 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
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Essentials for Childhood Grantees... Annual performance report 12 1 10
(APR)--project leads.
Key Informant Interview-- 12 1 12/60
Principal Investigators.
Key Informant Interview-- 12 1 12/60
Principal Investigator/
Implementor.
Surveillance Capacity 12 1 6/60
Assessment--Surveillance
Lead.
Implementation Capacity 12 1 6/60
Assessment.
Evaluation and Surveillance 12 1 12/60
Survey--Surveillance Lead
or Evaluator.
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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. 2026-19764 Filed 9-25-26; 8:45 am]
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