[CPR] Public Health Emergency Management Capacity Assessment Tool (PHEM TOOL)
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
09/13/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
12
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72
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The Global Emergency Management Capacity Development (GEMCD) Team provides technical assistance to Global Health Security Agenda priority countries to assist them in developing and maintaining public health emergency management (PHEM) programs and public health emergency operations centers (PHEOCs). The Public Health Emergency Management Capacity Assessment Tool (PHEM Tool) is intended to provide a systematic approach to collecting data pertaining to PHEM programs and
PHEOCs in countries where technical support is being provided. Data collected will help GEMCD identify programmatic and PHEOC strengths and weaknesses to guide short- and long-term technical assistance and project planning.
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.