Previous terms continue: Approved with the understanding that NHBS will continue to consult with CDC/NCHS, as well as with other major surveillance systems within CDC and SAMHSA, in the development and adaptation of questions related to illicit behaviors and drug use.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
31,668
0
31,668
8,195
0
8,195
0
0
0
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requests a non-substantive change request to the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) (0920-0770, expiration date January 31, 2023) to their method of information collection. Interview data collection instruments, project activities, and annual burden will remain the same as in the previously approved information collection request. The COVID-19 pandemic has impeded standard, in-person recruitment and interviewing during the implementation of the 2020 data collection and likely in future years as well. NHBS survey methods consist of recruitment, the interview, and HIV testing. Each component is important and has different challenges for implementation during COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, we revised NHBS methods to include remote variants of our in-person methods. The underlying methods remain unchanged. For example, NHBS is still an interviewer administered one-on-one interview, however the interview may now occur via videoconference (with phone backup) or phone in addition to in-person. Similarly, NHBS will continue to utilize respondent-driven (RDS) and venue-based (VBS) recruitment methods, however these now include online venues and processes.
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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.
Form 0920-0770 NHBS Behavioral Assessment Survey (HET)
Att 10_Model Consent Form-Clean.docx
Att 18_Auth to Operate for DCC.pdf
NHBS Behavioral Assessment Survey (HET)