CDC is requesting approval for a 3 year REVISION of a previously approved project. The initial PEMS OMB request was approved in 2005, for one year; reinstated 2007, for three years; and revised 2010 for three years. The purpose of this revision is to continue collecting standardized HIV prevention program evaluation data from health departments and community-based organizations (CBOs) who receive federal funds for HIVE prevention activities. The previous reporting system PEMS has been replaced by a more efficient reporting software National HIV Prevention Program Monitoring and Evaluation (NHM&E).
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
This is a Revision there has been a significant decrease in burden which is caused by a significant reduction in the number of required and optional reported variables. The change from quarterly to semiannual reporting also reduced the burden. In addition, the switch to more efficient reporting software has provided a reduction in the actual data entry burden.
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.