[Federal Register: June 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 122)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-06-05BL]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Worksheet for Medical Conditions among Refugees and Immigrants--
New--National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Clearance is being requested for a ``Worksheet for Medical
Conditions among Refugees and Immigrants'' for state and local health
refugee coordinators to identify specific medical conditions of public
health importance in newly arrived refugees and immigrants.
CDC requests notification of specific medical conditions listed on
the worksheet, including Class A and B health conditions not recognized
overseas, and substantial discrepancies in the overseas and U.S. based
medical evaluations. Section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA) (8 U.S.C. 1522(b)(4)) authorizes the Secretary of Health and
Human Services Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to: (A)
Assure that an adequate number of trained staff are available at the
location at which the refugees enter the United States to assure that
all necessary medical
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records are available and in proper order; (B) provide for the
identification of refugees who have been determined to have medical
conditions affecting public health and requiring treatment; (C) assure
that State or local health officials at the resettlement destination of
each refugee within the United States are promptly notified of the
refugee's arrival and provided with all applicable medical records; and
(D) provide for such monitoring of refugees identified under
subparagraph (B) as will insure that they receive appropriate and
timely treatment. The Secretary, DHHS, shall develop and implement
methods for monitoring and assessing the quality of medical screening
and related health services provided to refugees awaiting resettlement
in the United States. On July 3, 2003, the Secretary, DHHS, delegated
to the Director, CDC, the authority to re-delegate the authorities
vested in the Secretary, DHHS, under section 412(b)(4) of the INA (8
U.S.C. 1522(b)(4)), as amended hereafter.
The Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ), CDC, is
responsible for monitoring the performance and quality of the required
overseas medical examinations of refugees and immigrants applying for
permanent residence in the United States, and notifying state and local
public health officials of the arrival of all refugees and immigrants
who have Class A and B health conditions, (as defined in 42 CFR 34.2)
to facilitate the recommended follow-up evaluation in the U.S.
Currently, the Department of State uses medical examination forms DS
2053, 3024, 3025, and 3026, under OMB control number 1405-0113, to
conduct the overseas medical evaluation of refugees and immigrants.
This type of communication and data exchange with local partners has
been critical in identifying medical conditions among refugees that
require overseas interventions. Completing the worksheet and furnishing
the requested information is essential. Accurate information will allow
important public health functions and follow-up of significant health
events to be performed in preventing the spread of a disease.
Respondents include state and local health departments. There is no
cost to the respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Respondents respondents responses per response (in hours
respondent hours)
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State and local health agencies................. 50 100 5/60 417
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Total....................................... .............. .............. .............. 417
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Dated: June 20, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E6-10026 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am]
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