State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communications Network (EPI-X)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0920 0636 explanation of changes.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
7104	State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communications Network (EPI-X) Instruction	Modified
178792	State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communications Network (EPI-X) Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0636	ICR Reference No: 200702-0920-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200409-0920-009
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communications Network (EPI-X)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/08/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/21/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2007	12/31/2007	12/31/2007
Responses	2,000	0	1,000
Time Burden (Hours)	247	0	167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The potential severity of ongoing terrorism threats requires states to become proficient in the use of Epi-X, particularly the emergency notification feature. This data collection will evaluate the functionality and usability of this feature.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communications Network (EPI-X)
State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communications Network (EPI-X)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	2,000	1,000	0	1,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	247	167	0	80	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: After anecdotal discussion with some survey respondents, we understood that the wording of the questionnaire, and the order of possible choices could be simplified without altering the burden to the recipient or the number of people targeted for the survey. A revised survey has been added to reflect content changes and, in some cases, the ordering of the responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 02/20/2007

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