Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Secure Public Health Emergency Response Communications Network (Epi-X)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SupSta B_0920-0636.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-03-10
Att B 60d FRN_0636.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-10
Att A Authorizing Legislation_0636.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-10
SupSta A_0920-0636.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-03-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0636	ICR Reference No: 201403-0920-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201104-0920-013
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 21557
Title: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Secure Public Health Emergency Response Communications Network (Epi-X)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/21/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/14/2014
Terms of Clearance: Withdrawn at CDC's request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2014
Responses	348	0	348
Time Burden (Hours)	73,200	0	73,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This generic Information Collection Request (ICR) is being revised to: 1) remove verbiage limiting data collection to activation of the Incident Management Structure, 2) broaden categories under which data may be collected to increase its utilization, and 3) provide clarity regarding the data elements. Available information in anticipation of, during and following public health incident responses is often incomplete, is not easily validated by state and local health authorities, and is sometimes conflicting. This lack of reliable information often creates a high level of uncertainty with potential negative impacts on public health response operations. The Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) is CDC's Web-based communication system for securely communicating in immediate anticipation of, during and following public health emergencies that have multi-jurisdictional impacts and implications. CDC has recognized a need to expand the use of Epi-X to collect specific response related information in anticipation of, during and following public health emergencies. Proposed data collection instruments under this generic ICR will be designed to ensure ready access to public health and disease epidemiology information in anticipation of, during and following a public health incident emergency response. Data will be collected under the Epi-X ICR using a web-based tool.

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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:
	78 FR 69090	11/18/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 13304	03/10/2014
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: This is a request for revisions; there is no change in the burden hours. This ICR is being revised to 1) remove verbiage limiting data collection to activation of the Incident Management Structure (IMS), 2) broaden categories under which data may be collected to increase its utilization, and 3) provide clarity regarding the data elements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $283,623

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: 03/14/2014

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