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OMB Control No:
0920-1061
ICR Reference No:
201604-0920-008
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201512-0920-006
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CDC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
06/07/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/21/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Prior terms continue: CDC is encouraged to provide more leadership to the states in the area of question development, ensuring that the state decision process is informed by approaches available to maximize the value of their data. As a general matter, OMB recommends that national surveys: a) ensure that questions new have undergone rigorous cognitive testing, and, if additional testing is needed, it is desirable to coordinate such testing with other agencies who seek data on similar topics; and b) work in the direction of harmonizing, to the extent meaningful, question wording for core and rotating modules with question wording on the principle nationally-representative surveys on a given topic (e.g., the National Health Interview Survey, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Current Population Survey, the American Housing Survey, etc.). OMB requests that when BRFSS submits changes to the base questionnaire for approval under the PRA, they indicate how the proposed BRFSS questions compare to relevant questions in existing national surveys.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2018
03/31/2018
03/31/2018
Responses
1,644,127
0
1,643,227
Time Burden (Hours)
256,297
0
255,915
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The BRFSS is a coordinated system of customized surveys conducted by U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Respondents are adults 18 years of age and older. The surveys produce state- or jurisdiction-level data about health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, use of preventive services, and emerging health issues. Survey instruments are updated annually. This revision is to justify the addition of annual field tests.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: PHSA
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 3140
01/20/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 23498
04/21/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
BRFSS Core Survey
none
BRFSS Core Survey
BRFSS Optional Modules
none, none
BRFSS Optional Modules
,
BRFSS Sample Questionnaire
Cell Phone Screener
none
Cellphone Screener
Field Test Screener
none
Field Test Screener
Field Test Survey
none
Field Test Survey
Landline Screener
none
Landline Screener
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
1,644,127
1,643,227
0
900
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
256,297
255,915
0
382
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The revision includes the provision for annual field testing of the questionnaire and modules.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$17,500,000
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
Agency Contact:
Shari Steinberg 404 639-4942 sxw2@cdc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
04/21/2016
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