Approved. OMB encourages CDC to integrate the HIV/AIDS reporting system with NEDSS as soon as is feasible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2005
11/30/2005
79,981
0
0
13,191
0
0
0
0
0
AIDS Data are collected by 59 reporting areas (50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 7 jurisdictions in the Pacific and Caribbean) on newly reported AIDS cases using the Adult and Pediatric Confidential HIV/AIDS Case Report. HIV Data are collected by 37 areas. A comprehensive software package, the HIV/AIDS Reporting System (HARS), data entry and electronic transmission of case reports to CDC. These data detect changes in HIV/Aids incidence, morbidity, and mortality. The data assist federal, state, and local public health officials, and policy makers in program planning, evaluation, and resource allocation.
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.