Proposed Rules. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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BILLING CODE 4151-05-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control And Prevention [60Day-02-47] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork reduction Act of 1995, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is providing opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer on

(404)498-1210. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques for other forms of information technology. Send comments to Seleda M. Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D24, Atlanta, GA 30333. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. *Proposed Projects:* PHS Supplements to the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 (0920-0428)—Extension—Office of the Director (OD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)is requesting a three-year extension for continued use of the Supplements to the Request for Federal Assistance Application (SF-424). The Checklist, Program Narrative, and the Public Health System Impact Statement (third party notification) (PHSIS) are a part of the standard application for State and local governments and for private non-profit and for-profit organizations when applying for financial assistance from PHS grant programs. The Checklist assists applicants to ensure that they have included all required information necessary to process the application. The Checklist data helps to reduce the time required to process and review grant applications, expediting the issuance of grant awards. The PHSIS Third Party Notification Form is used to inform State and local health agencies of community-based proposals submitted by non-governmental applicants for Federal funding. There is no cost to the respondent. Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses/ respondent Avg. burden/ response (in hrs.) Total burden (in hrs.) State and local health departments; non-profit and for-profit organizations 7,457 1 5.7255 42,695 Total 42,695 Dated: April 25, 2002. Nancy Cheal, Acting Associate Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 02-10682 Filed 4-30-02; 8:45 am]