[PHIC] Data Collection for CDC Fellowship Programs

OMB Control No: 0920-1163	ICR Reference No: 202411-0920-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-0920-007
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 0920-1163-25BD
Title: [PHIC] Data Collection for CDC Fellowship Programs
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/13/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2026	02/28/2026
Responses	9,273	9,273
Time Burden (Hours)	4,638	4,638
Cost Burden (Dollars)	171,645	171,645

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Abstract: The intended use of data collected is to inform the planning, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of CDC Fellowship Programs. Data collection methods include focus groups, interviews, and surveys, using both purposive and probabilistic samples. Respondent populations include potential applicants, fellows, alumni, supervisors, mentors, and employers of alumni. Data will be analyzed relative to the data collection methods and purpose. The Change Request contains minor changes to the request template and does not affect the burden.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: U.S. 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:
	87 FR 51427	08/22/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 70827	11/21/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title Form No. Form Name Science Ambassador Fellowship (SAF) Alumni Survey (2023) 0920-1163 Science Ambassador Fellowship (SAF) Alumni Survey [PHIC] 2024 CDC Science Ambassador Fellowship Summer Course Survey n/a 2024 CDC SAF Summer Course Survey [PHIC] EIS LLS alumni survey 2023 0920-1163 [Epidemic Intelligence Service/Laboratory Leadership Service] Alumni Survey [PHIC] EIS supervisor surveys 0920-24GH, 0920-24GH 2024 EIS Supervisor Survey ,   2024 EIS Supervisor Exit Survey [PHIC] Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP) Alumni Surveys (2023) n/a EEP Alumni Survey [PHIC] LLS supervisor surveys 0920-24GG, 0920-24GG LLS Supervisor Survey ,   2024 LLS Supervisor Exit Survey [PHIC] SAF Exit Survey and Focus Groups 0920-1163, 0920-1163 2024 CDC Science Ambassador Fellowship Exit Survey ,   2024 CDC SAF Focus Group Availability [PHIC] Science Ambassador Fellowship (SAF) Alumni Survey (2023) 0920-1163 Science Ambassador Fellowship (SAF) Alumni Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	9,273	9,273	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,638	4,638	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	171,645	171,645	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Decrease in Burden Hours is due to a reduction in expected number of GenIC submissions annually based on usage rates over the most recent approval period.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $77,441

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Kevin Joyce 404 639-1944 [email protected]

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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: 11/13/2024

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