Approved consistent with the understanding that GenICs under this generic will be limited to acute public health emergencies resulting from outbreaks or events with undetermined agent, source, mode of transmission, or risk factors. Because of the time sensitivity of these investigations, OMB approval will generally be granted within 72 hours of the request.
Existing OMB control number 0920-0008 will be discontinued once this generic is approved and active.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
36,000
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0
18,000
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0
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CDC requests approval of a generic ICR to conduct Emergency Epidemic Investigations in response to acute public health emergencies resulting from outbreaks or events with undetermined agent, source, mode of transmission, or risk factors. This will replace 0920-0008 (exp 7/31/14) which applied specifically to information collections down under the Epi-Aid mechanism which will not be renewed after expiration.
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.