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OMB Control No:
0920-1422
ICR Reference No:
202609-0920-006
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202310-0920-009
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CDC
Agency Tracking No:
0920-26-0113
Title:
[NCEZID] National Wastewater Surveillance System for Infectious Disease to Inform Public Health Action
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
10/06/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2026
Responses
195,733
3,947,595
Time Burden (Hours)
453,505
695,941
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
The National Wastewater Surveillance System collects community-level wastewater samples to detect and track respiratory viruses and other emerging infectious diseases, with the goal of informing timely public health action. Participating health departments, utilities, and laboratories collect and test grab or composite wastewater samples (at least weekly) for pathogen RNA/DNA, submit concentration and sequencing data to CDC platforms (1CDP and AMD), and may upload sewershed spatial files and de-identified clinical crosswalks. Data from wastewater surveillance will be used to track infection trends or disease presence in communities where samples are collected and serve to inform the general public of disease risks, and as an independent data source to alert public health officials and professionals. This Revision includes adjustments to the instruments and the burden.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 241
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:
91 FR 8884
02/24/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 63284
10/05/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Component 1 - Private Laboratory
Component 1 - STLT Health Depts
Component 1 - Wastewaters Utilities Staff
Component 2 - STLT Health Dept Sewershed
Component 2 - STLT and Wastewater Utility Staff
Component 3 - STLT Health Dept Case Data
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
195,733
3,947,595
0
-3,636,362
-115,500
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
453,505
695,941
0
-89,811
-152,625
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Burden was adjusted based on additional respondents, burden time adjustments, and instrument removal.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$33,166,520
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.
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:
Kevin Joyce 404 639-1944 kdj7@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:
10/06/2026
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