Notices. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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BILLING CODE 4163-19-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-07-0004] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at
(404)639-5960 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to
(202)395-6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Project National Disease Surveillance Program—II. Disease Summaries (0920-0004)—Revision—National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (proposed) (NCPDCID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Surveillance of the incidence and distribution of disease has been an important function of the U.S. Public Health Service
(PHS)since 1878. Through the years, PHS/CDC has formulated practical methods of disease control through field investigations. The CDC National Disease Surveillance Program is based on the premise that diseases cannot be diagnosed, prevented, or controlled until existing knowledge is expanded and new ideas developed and implemented. Over the years, the mandate of CDC has broadened to include preventive health activities and the surveillance systems maintained have expanded. CDC and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
(CSTE)collect data on disease and preventable conditions in accordance with jointly approved plans. Changes in the surveillance program and in reporting methods are effected in the same manner. At the onset of this surveillance program in 1968, the CSTE and CDC decided on which diseases warranted surveillance. These diseases are reviewed and revised based on variations in the public's health. Surveillance forms are distributed to the State and local health departments who voluntarily submit these reports to CDC at variable frequencies, either weekly or monthly. CDC then calculates and publishes weekly statistics via the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), providing the states with timely aggregates of their submissions. The following diseases/conditions are included in this program: Diarrheal disease surveillance (includes campylobacter, salmonella, and shigella), foodborne outbreaks, arboviral surveillance (ArboNet), Influenza virus (includes the annual survey and influenza-like illness), Respiratory and Enterovirus surveillance, rabies, waterborne diseases, cholera and other vibrio illnesses, calicivirus surveillance, and Listeria case form. These data are essential on the local, state, and Federal levels for measuring trends in diseases, evaluating the effectiveness of current prevention strategies, and determining the need for modifying current prevention measures. This request is for approval of the data collection for three years. Because of the distinct nature of each of the diseases, the number of cases reported annually is different for each. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 21,107. Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours Form Number of respondents Number of responses Avg. burden Diarrheal Disease Surveillance: —Campylobacter (electronic) 53 52 3/60 —Salmonella (electronic) 53 52 3/60 —Shigella (electronic) 53 52 3/60 Foodborne Outbreak Form 54 25 15/60 Arboviral Surveillance (ArboNet) 57 1421 4/60 Influenza: —Influenza virus (fax, Oct-May) 8 33 10/60 —Influenza virus (fax, year round) 15 52 10/60 *** Influenza virus (Internet; Oct-May) 13 33 10/60 *** Influenza virus (Internet; year round) 24 52 10/60 —Influenza virus (electronic, Oct-May) 9 33 5/60 —Influenza virus (electronic, year round) 14 52 5/60 Influenza Annual Survey 83 1 15/60 Influenza-like Illness (Oct-May) 824 33 15/60 Influenza-like Illness (year round) 496 52 15/60 Monthly Respiratory & Enterovirus Surveillance Report: —Excel format (electronic) 25 12 15/60 National Respiratory & Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) 90 52 10/60 Rabies (electronic) 50 12 8/60 Rabies (paper) 3 12 15/60 Waterborne Diseases Outbreak Form 57 1 20/60 Cholera and other Vibrio illnesses 450 1 20/60 Calicivirus surveillance (CaliciNet) 20 5 5/60 Listeria Case Form 53 1 30/60 Deborah Holtzman, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-704 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-07-07AG] 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 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Joan F. Karr, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* *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 or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS)—New—National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The purpose of this data collection is to monitor behaviors related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)infection among persons at high risk for infection in the United States. The primary objectives of the system are to obtain data from samples of persons at risk to:
(a)Describe the prevalence and trends in risk behaviors;
(b)describe the prevalence of and trends in HIV testing and HIV infection;
(c)describe the prevalence of and trends in use of HIV prevention services;
(d)identify met and unmet needs for HIV prevention services in order to inform health departments, community based organizations, community planning groups and other stakeholders. This project addresses the goals of CDC's HIV prevention strategic plan, specifically the goal of strengthening the national capacity to monitor the HIV epidemic to better direct and evaluate prevention efforts. Data are collected through in-person interviews conducted with persons systematically selected from 25 Metropolitan Statistical Areas
(MSAs)throughout the United States; these 25 MSAs were chosen based on having high AIDS prevalence. Persons at risk for HIV infection to be interviewed for NHBS include men who have sex with men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDU), and heterosexual persons living in census tracts that have high HIV/AIDS prevalence (HET). A brief screening interview will be used to determine eligibility for participation in the full survey. The data from the full survey will provide estimates of behavior related to the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, prior testing for HIV, and use of HIV prevention services. All persons interviewed will also be offered an HIV test, and will participate in a pre-test counseling session. No other federal agency systematically collects this type of information from persons at risk for HIV infection. This data will have substantial impact on prevention program development and monitoring at the local, state, and national levels. CDC estimates that NHBS will involve, per year in each of the 25 MSAs, eligibility screening for 50 to 200 persons and eligibility screening plus the survey and HIV testing with 500 eligible respondents, resulting in a total of 37,500 eligible survey respondents and 7,500 ineligible screened persons during a 3-year period. Data collection will rotate such that interviews will be conducted among one group per year: MSM in year 1, IDU in year 2, and HET in year 3. The type of data collected for each group will vary slightly due to different sampling methods and risk characteristics of the group. Participation of respondents is voluntary and there is no cost to the respondents other than their time. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) MSM: Screener only 5,000 1 5/60 417 Screener, survey, and testing 12,500 1 65/60 13,542 IDU: Screener only 1,250 1 5/60 104 Screener, survey, and testing 12,500 1 90/60 18,750 HET: Screener only 1,250 1 5/60 104 Screener, survey, and testing 12,500 1 75/60 15,625 Total 48,542 Dated: January 12, 2007. Deborah Holtzman, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-705 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection and Control Advisory Committee In accordance with section 10(a)(2)of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the aforementioned committee meeting: *Times and Dates:* 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., February 6, 2007; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., February 7, 2007. *Place:* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Tom Harkin Global Community Center, Building 19, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: 404-639-1717. *Status:* Open to the public, limited only by the space available. *Purpose:* The committee is charged with advising the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director, CDC, regarding the early detection and control of breast and cervical cancer. The committee makes recommendations regarding national program goals and objectives; implementation strategies; and program priorities including surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, education and training, information dissemination, professional interactions and collaborations, and policy. *Matters to be Discussed:* The agenda will include a review and discussion of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program components; and discussion and review of related policies and emerging issues. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. *Contact Person for More Information:* Debra Younginer, Executive Secretary, BCCEDCAC, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop K-57, Chamblee, Georgia 30316, Telephone: 770-488-1074. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both CDC and NCEH/ATSDR. Dated: January 12, 2007. Edward Schultz, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-721 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the following committee meeting. *Name:* Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC). Web site: *http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/CLIAC/default.aspx.* *Times and Dates:* 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., February 14, 2007; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., February 15, 2007. *Place:* Omni Hotel at CNN Center, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; Phone:
(404)659-0000, Fax:
(404)525-5050 ( *http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/AtlantaCNNCenter.aspx* ). *Status:* Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 100 people. *Purpose:* This committee is charged with providing scientific and technical advice and guidance to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Director, CDC, regarding the need for, and the nature of, revisions to the standards under which clinical laboratories are regulated, the impact on medical and laboratory practice of proposed revisions to the standards, and the modification of the standards to accommodate technological advances. *Matters to be Discussed:* The agenda will include updates from the CDC, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Food and Drug Administration; discussion of the status of the “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” for genetic testing; presentations and discussion concerning the future of health laboratory practice specifically focusing on simple testing in diverse sites; reports and discussions addressing the impact of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
(MMWR)Publication of “Good Laboratory Practices for Waived Testing Sites”; a report from the CLIAC Workgroup on “The Impact of Rapid and Molecular Tests for Infectious Disease Agents on Public Health” and discussion of the workgroup's proposals related to such; and presentations and discussion concerning rapid HIV testing. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. *Providing Oral or Written Comments:* It is the policy of CLIAC to accept written public comments and provide a brief period for oral public comments whenever possible. *Oral Comments:* In general, each individual or group requesting to make an oral presentation will be limited to a total time of five minutes (unless otherwise indicated). Speakers must also submit their comments in writing for inclusion in the meeting's summary report. To assure adequate time is scheduled for public comments, individuals or groups planning to make an oral presentation should, when possible, notify the contact person below at least one week prior to the meeting date. *Written Comments:* For individuals or groups unable to attend the meeting, CLIAC accepts written comments until the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated). However, the comments should be received at least one week prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the committee for their consideration and public distribution. Written comments, one hard copy with original signature, should be provided to the contact person below. Written comments will be included in the meeting's summary report. *Contact Person for Additional Information:* Devery Howerton, Acting Chief, Laboratory Practice Standards Branch, Division Public Health Partnerships—Laboratory Systems, National Center for Health Marketing, Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop G-23, Atlanta, Georgia 30333; telephone
(404)718-1016; fax
(404)718-1080; or via e-mail at *DHowerton@cdc.gov.* The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** Notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: January 12, 2007. Edward Schultz, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-720 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; The Program Peer Review Subcommittee of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR): Teleconference In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), CDC, NCEH/ATSDR announces the aforementioned subcommittee meeting: *Time and Date:* 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, February 6, 2007. *Place:* The teleconference will originate at NCEH/ATSDR in Atlanta, Georgia. To participate, dial 877/315-6535 and enter conference code 383520. *Purpose:* Under the charge of the BSC, NCEH/ATSDR, the PPRS will provide the BSC, NCEH/ATSDR with advice and recommendations on NCEH/ATSDR program peer review. They will serve the function of organizing, facilitating, and providing a long-term perspective to the conduct of NCEH/ATSDR program peer review. *Matters To Be Discussed:* A discussion of Preparedness and Emergency Response Peer Review:
(1)Breadth and approach of the review,
(2)areas of expertise required for the review, and
(3)nominations for a PPRS panel member, a chairperson, peer reviewers, partners and customers; a report on the Site Specific Activities Peer Review; and approval of the revised Peer Reviewer Conflict-of-Interest Form. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. *Supplementary Information:* This meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. To participate, please dial 877/315-6535 and enter conference code 383520. Public comment period is scheduled for 11 a.m.-11:10 a.m. *For Further Information Contact:* Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, Office of Science, NCEH/ATSDR, MS E-28, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 404/498-0622. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both CDC and NCEH/ATSDR. Dated: January 12, 2007. Edward Schultz, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-707 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS-2786] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:
(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the Agency's function;
(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. 1. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection; *Title of Information Collection:* Fire Safety Survey Report Forms and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 416.44, 418.100, 482.41, 483.70, and 483.470; *Use:* These forms are used by the State Agencies to record data collected to determine compliance with individual conditions during fire safety surveys and report it to the Federal Government. *Form Number:* CMS-2786 M, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y (OMB#: 0938-0242); *Frequency:* Reporting—Annually; *Affected Public:* State, Local or Tribal Government; *Number of Respondents:* 27,900; *Total Annual Responses:* 27,900; *Total Annual Hours:* 2,325. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS Web site address at *http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995,* or e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to *Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov,* or call the Reports Clearance Office on
(410)786-1326. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be mailed or faxed within 30 days of this notice directly to the OMB desk officer: OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Fax Number:
(202)395-6974. Dated: January 10, 2007. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 07-154 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am]
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