REQUEST for Project Determination & Approval

NCEZID Tracking Number: 012917MD

Determination of Non-applicability of Human Subjects Regulations
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
Project title

Primary contact

Pest management industry survey
Marc Dolan

Division/Branch DVBD/BDB

The purpose of this form is to document NCEZID’s determination that the above-listed protocol does not
require submission to CDC’s Human Research Protection Office. Under existing institutional policy,
authority to determine whether a project is research involving human subjects or whether CDC is
engaged in human subjects research is delegated to the National Centers.
Determination
Project does not meet the definition of research under 45 CFR 46.102(d). IRB review is not required.
Project does not involve human subjects under 45 CFR 46.102(f). IRB review is not required.
CDC is not engaged in the conduct of human subjects research per 2008 OHRP engagement
guidance. CDC IRB review is not required. Investigator has provided documentation of appropriate
local review.
Rationale
The purpose of this project is to identify current pest management industry practices in NJ. An inventory of available
services and practices is necessary to inform public health decision-making about tick control programs,
recommendations for tick control, and community outreach in NJ. Licensed providers of pest control services in NJ
will be invited to complete an online survey about the services provided and practices employed by their companies.
The survey is voluntary. As an activity designed to inventory current standard practices, this activity is consistent with
the attributes of non-research program evaluation. This activity is not designed to develop or contribute to
generalizable knowledge.

Additional considerations
In addition, this survey describes company-level practices, and it does not solicit any information -- including opinions
or behaviors -- about the respondents, themselves.

Additional requirements
None.

Changes in the nature or scope of this activity may impact the regulatory determination. Please
discuss any changes with your NC Human Subjects Advisor before they are implemented.
Reviewed by Laura Youngblood, MPH, CIP

Laura
Youngblood -S

Digitally signed by Laura Youngblood -S
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Date: 2017.01.29 12:51:10 -05'00'

Signature: _________________________________

Title Human Subjects Advisor, NCEZID
1/29/17

Date: _______________