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OMB Control No:
0925-0208
ICR Reference No:
202504-0925-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202201-0925-001
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/NIH
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Collection of Customer Service, Demographic and Smoking/Tobacco Use Information from NCI's Contact Center, Cancer Information Service (CIS) Clients (NCI)
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/01/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/28/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
Responses
89,058
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
6,343
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This is an information collection request for a reinstatement with change for three years. NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) currently collects demographic, customer service, and smoking cessation information from clients contacting the CIS by telephone, email, and through LiveHelp (an online instant messaging service). Information is collected to properly plan, implement, and evaluate cancer education efforts and provide smoking cessation services tailored to the individual client’s needs. Since its inception in 1976, the CIS has handled approximately 12 million calls from the public. The potential universe of the Cancer Information Service (CIS) clients is almost 262 million respondents based on the U.S. Census estimate for 2023 of adults who are 18 years and older. Changes to this submission include 3 updated Appendices to include the new SPD 15 guidelines and 1 Appendix update to include three new questions.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 410
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
US Code:
42 USC 412 (285a-1)
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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:
89 FR 81088
10/07/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 21055
05/16/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Cancer Info Call Backs
1
Cancer Information Call Backs
Demographic & Customer Satisfaction Questions (App. 9)
1
Customer Service and Demographic Questions
Demographic & Customer Satisfaction Questions (App.1A or 1 AB)
1A, 1AB
Customer Service and Demographic Questions
,
Customer Service and Demographic Questions
E-mail Intake form
1
Email Intake Form
LiveHelp Questions
1
Live Help Questions
Smoking Cessation "Intake" Questions
1
Smoking Cessation Intake Questions
VA Calls Backs
1
VA Call Backs
VA Smoking Cessation
1
Smoking Call Back Task
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
89,058
0
0
89,058
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,343
0
0
6,343
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:
This is an information collection request for a reinstatement with change for three years. NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) currently collects demographic, customer service, and smoking cessation information from clients contacting the CIS by telephone, email, and through LiveHelp (an online instant messaging service). Information is collected to properly plan, implement, and evaluate cancer education efforts and provide smoking cessation services tailored to the individual client’s needs. Since its inception in 1976, the CIS has handled approximately 12 million calls from the public. The potential universe of the Cancer Information Service (CIS) clients is almost 262 million respondents based on the U.S. Census estimate for 2023 of adults who are 18 years and older. Changes to this submission include 3 updated Appendices to include the new SPD 15 guidelines and 1 Appendix update to include three new questions.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$136,701
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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
Agency Contact:
Mikia Currie 3014350941
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:
05/28/2025
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