This generic Information Collection Request (ICR) is being revised to: 1) remove verbiage limiting data collection to activation of the Incident Management Structure, 2) broaden categories under which data may be collected to increase its utilization, and 3) provide clarity regarding the data elements. Available information in anticipation of, during and following public health incident responses is often incomplete, is not easily validated by state and local health authorities, and is sometimes conflicting. This lack of reliable information often creates a high level of uncertainty with potential negative impacts on public health response operations. The Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) is CDC's Web-based communication system for securely communicating in immediate anticipation of, during and following public health emergencies that have multi-jurisdictional impacts and implications. CDC has recognized a need to expand the use of Epi-X to collect specific response related information in anticipation of, during and following public health emergencies. Proposed data collection instruments under this generic ICR will be designed to ensure ready access to public health and disease epidemiology information in anticipation of, during and following a public health incident emergency response. Data will be collected under the Epi-X ICR using a web-based tool.
US Code:
42 USC 241
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
This is a request for revisions; there is no change in the burden hours. This ICR is being revised to 1) remove verbiage limiting data collection to activation of the Incident Management Structure (IMS), 2) broaden categories under which data may be collected to increase its utilization, and 3) provide clarity regarding the data elements.
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.
SupSta B_0920-0636.docx
Att B 60d FRN_0636.pdf