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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3-21-2011 Epi-X Generic ICR Section B.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-04-08
Epi-X Privacy Policy.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-04-08
Attachment 2 60DayFRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-04-08
Attachment 1 Public Health Law. pdf.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-04-08
3-27-2011 Epi-X ICR Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-04-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0636	ICR Reference No: 201104-0920-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200710-0920-004
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: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 04/12/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/08/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2011
Responses	1,000	0	1,000
Time Burden (Hours)	167	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): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: 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:
	75 FR 39259	07/08/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 69673	11/15/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,000

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

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]? 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? 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: 04/08/2011

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