[NCHS] Research Data Center (RDC) Proposal for Access to Confidential Data for the National Center for Health Statistics

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Research Data Center Proposal (Application) Form and Instruction	Modified
RDC Proposal - PRA Attachment D 11062024.docx Supplementary Document	2025-06-11
RDC Proposal - PRA Attachment B Published 60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-11
RDC Proposal - PRA Attachment A 02102025.docx Supplementary Document	2025-06-11
RDC Proposal - PRA SS-Part B 02072025.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-06-11
RDC Proposal - PRA SS-Part A 02142025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-06-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
251366	Research Data Center Proposal (Application) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-1363	ICR Reference No: 202506-0920-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202112-0920-015
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 0920-1363
Title: [NCHS] Research Data Center (RDC) Proposal for Access to Confidential Data for the National Center for Health Statistics
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/26/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	110	0
Time Burden (Hours)	330	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Researchers self-select whether they need access to confidential data to answer their research questions. The RDC requires the researcher to complete a research proposal so NCHS understands the research proposed, whether confidential data is available to address the research questions, how the confidential data will be used and what data outputs the researcher needs to satisfy their project.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 242k(b)(4) 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:
	89 FR 95792	12/03/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 24623	06/11/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Research Data Center Proposal (Application)	n/a	RDC Proposal

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	110	0	0	0	0	110
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	330	0	0	0	0	330
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	-8,933	0	8,933

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: $100,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 06/26/2025

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