As the
information collection is scheduled to last for 15 months, CDC will
submit a full Information Collection Request within 3 months after
getting emergency approval
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2017
6 Months From Approved
6,000
0
0
785
0
0
0
0
0
The Emergency ZIRP study aims to
determine the prevalence and duration of ZIKV RNA persistence in
pregnant women infected with ZIKV and their congenitally exposed
infants. Information from the ZIRP Puerto Rico study will provide
the data needed to establish ZIKV testing guidance for pregnant
women and congenitally exposed infants, and will also provide
information to assess the association between persistent ZIKV RNA
in pregnant women or infants and adverse outcomes.
Currently, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the PRDH recommend
that all pregnant women living in areas with active ZIKV
transmission such as Puerto Rico, be tested for ZIKV. Limited data
from human studies also suggest that pregnant women have persistent
detection of ZIKV RNA in serum. Even less is known about persistent
detection of ZIKV RNA in infants. One case study reported
persistent ZIKV RNA detection in a male child born in Brazil at 40
weeks gestation with brain abnormalities. The increasing number of
cases and stage of the outbreak in Puerto Rico provides an
opportunity to collect actionable information on a shorter
timeframe than is possible elsewhere. This study is expected to
provide critical scientific information to help the United States
prepare for the unprecedented challenges posed by Zika and possible
clinical guidelines related to ZIKV RNA testing. Because
information collection is scheduled to last for 15 months, CDC will
submit a full Information Collection Request within 3 months after
getting emergency approval.
Submission of 0920-17NF - Zika
Virus RNA Persistence in Pregnant Women and Congenitally Exposed
Infants in Puerto Rico (ZIRP) is a New Emergency Clearance
Request.
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:
(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;
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.