The National Birth Defects Prevention Study (Formerly Called Metro Atlanta Birth Defects and Factor Surveillance Program)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
6606	The National Birth Defects Prevention Study (Formerly Called Metro Atlanta Birth Defects and Factor Surveillance Program)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0010	ICR Reference No: 199909-0920-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199607-0920-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The National Birth Defects Prevention Study (Formerly Called Metro Atlanta Birth Defects and Factor Surveillance Program)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/01/1999
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/02/1999
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved, subject to the changes cited in the CDC memos dated 10/21/99 and 10/26/99. In addition, it is very important that CDC raise the rate of response in this study. As agreed upon, CDC will evaluate the rate of response after 1 year. If the response rate is not at least 75 percent, CDC will explore the use of additional incentive payments or other methods of boosting the response rate. At this time CDC will consult with OMB, and resubmit the package for approval if necessary.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2002	11/30/2002	12/31/1999
Responses	1,600	0	1,600
Time Burden (Hours)	600	0	1,280
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

---

Abstract: NCEH has been monitoring the occurrence of serious birth defects and genetic diseases in Atlanta since 1967. Its primary purpose is to describe the spatial and temporal patterns of birth defects occurence and serve as an early warning system for new teratogens. Since 1993, the Division of Birth Defects and Pediatirc Genetics has also been conducting the Birth Defects Risk Factor Surveillance (BDRFS) study, a case-control study of risk factors for selected birth defects. Infants with birth defects are identified and maternal interviews and clinical/laboratory tests are conducted on approximately 300....

---

Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
The National Birth Defects Prevention Study (Formerly Called Metro Atlanta Birth Defects and Factor Surveillance Program)

---

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	1,600	1,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	600	1,280	0	-680	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:

Short Statement:

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

---

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: 09/02/1999

---