Emergency Epidemic Investigations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Emergency Epidemic Investigations Form	Modified
Form 2 Emergency Epidemic Investigations Form	New
Attachment C Case Records System Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-22
Attachment E State and Local Officials Questionaire.doc Supplementary Document	2006-12-21
EPI-AID #2005-26.tif Supplementary Document	2006-12-21
EPI-AID #2004-01.tif Supplementary Document	2006-12-21
EPI-AID #2003-03.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-21
0920-0008 60-Day FRN 8.1.2006.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-21
42 USC 241.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
Emergency Epidemic Investigations Final SS.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-12-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
6601	Emergency Epidemic Investigations Form	Modified
46545	Emergency Epidemic Investigations Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0008	ICR Reference No: 200612-0920-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200307-0920-007
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Emergency Epidemic Investigations
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/15/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/22/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2007
Responses	15,100	0	15,000
Time Burden (Hours)	3,775	0	3,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: CDC receives requests from the State and local health departments for scientific, medical, and technical assistance in the event of an epidemic or medical emergency. This clearence package enables CDC scientist a means to collect data in the field.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 43487	08/01/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 74539	12/12/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Emergency Epidemic Investigations	1	Investigation Summary Forms
Emergency Epidemic Investigations	2	State and Local Officials form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	15,100	15,000	0	100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,775	3,750	0	25	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This request reflects a total burden hour increase of 25 hours since the last submission. We are making one change for this request. A new form is being added requesting state and local officials to assess the promptness of investigations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $350,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/21/2006

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