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OMB Control No:
0920-1406
ICR Reference No:
202507-0920-016
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202503-0920-008
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CDC
Agency Tracking No:
0920-25-0147
Title:
[NCEZID] Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/08/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/28/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
Responses
555,000
0
555,000
Time Burden (Hours)
37,000
0
46,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The goal of [NCEZID] Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance is to monitor importation of SARS-CoV-2 variants among arriving international air travelers at select U.S. airports. Data will be used to inform early detection of imported SARS-COV-2 variants into the U.S. and for program management purposes. Data is collected from two lower nasal dry self-swabs from participants in airports that are pooled in batches of 5-10 samples. One sample will be pooled with samples from other travelers from the same flight origin country. Pooled samples undergo SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing and whole genome sequencing on positive samples to determine viral lineage. The second will be kept if there is a need to look more closely at a positive pool. Samples may be sent to CDC for further testing. Surveillance may be expanded to test for other pathogens such as influenza. Participants complete a questionnaire with their demographic, clinical, and travel history information and will be given a free antigen test kit for their time. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to modify the existing questionnaire through combining and/or dropping questions, standardizing response choices, limiting areas of confusion and conversation with frontline ground staff, and prioritizing collection of the highest value information. There is a reduction in burden associated with these changes.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 71
Name of Law: Foreign Quarantine
US Code:
42 USC 301 and 311
Name of Law: PHSA
US Code:
42 USC 70
Name of Law: Interstate Quarantine
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:
87 FR 27155
05/06/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 15030
03/10/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
[NCEZID] Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Questionnaire (24EQ)
0920-1406, 0920-1406
TGS Updated Digital Collection + Double Collection Questionnaire
,
TGS Updated Digital Collection + Double Collection Questionnaire - Revised 22JUL2025
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
555,000
555,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
37,000
46,250
0
-9,250
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Non-Substantive Change Request submitted for 0920-1406 modifies the existing questionnaire through combining and/or dropping questions, standardizing response choices, limiting areas of confusion and conversation with frontline ground staff, and prioritizing collection of the highest value information. There is a net reduction in burden associated with these changes.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$20,687,244
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.
No
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.
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?
Yes
Agency Contact:
Jeffrey Zirger 404 639-7118 wtj5@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:
07/28/2025
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