Laboratory Response Network

OMB Control No: 0920-0850	ICR Reference No: 201303-0920-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201003-0920-007
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 18897
Title: Laboratory Response Network
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/06/2013
Terms of Clearance: Previous terms continue: Approved consistent with the understanding that CDC will pursue a generic clearance to cover LRN special data calls.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2013
Responses	98,400	0	131,500
Time Burden (Hours)	2,382,300	0	3,176,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Laboratory Response Network is an integrated national and international network of laboratories that can respond to suspected acts of biological, chemical, or radiological terrorism and other public health emergencies. Member laboratories submit information regarding the testing capabilities of the laboratory; report all biological and chemical testing results; and participate in Proficiency Testing Challenges or Validation.

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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:
	78 FR 306	01/03/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 14094	03/04/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title Form No. Form Name LRN Proficiency Testing LRN General Surveillance Testing Results LRN Biennial Requalification LRN Surge Events LRN Special Data Call

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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	98,400	131,500	0	-400	-32,700	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,382,300	3,176,400	0	-200	-793,900	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is a request to extend the data collection for another 3 years. Burden has been adjusted to reflect a change in the number of laboratory members reporting.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,668,750

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Carol Walker 4046394773

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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: 03/06/2013

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