Information Collection Precedures for Evaluating Toxicological Profiles

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
7214	Information Collection Precedures for Evaluating Toxicological Profiles	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0923-0020	ICR Reference No: 200011-0923-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199709-0923-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/TSDR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Information Collection Precedures for Evaluating Toxicological Profiles
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 02/09/2001
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/03/2000
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request was withdrawn at the Agency's request. The package submitted for renewal was not sufficient: 1) the Agency failed to follow instructions in the Terms of Clearance requiring that the resubmittal package evaluate the survey method and alternative approaches; and 2) the response rate for past distribution of the survey was extremely low, severely limiting the practical utility of the data. "[Toxicological] profiles are routinely released for public comment prior to finalization. The notices of availability of these documents for comment are published in the Federal Register with each set." This provides opportunity for the Agency to request comment on issues such as the consistency of information and the clarity of discussion. In a previous distribution, the survey questionnaire was inserted into approximately 6,000 toxicological profiles and distributed nationally. A representative sample was not used in this previous submission nor is one proposed in this renewal package. To date, only 105 questionnaires have been completed and returned, for a response rate of 1.75 percent, and no attempts have been made to improve the response rate. Such a low response rate severely compromises the quality and utility of the data. Finally, the Agency failed to adhere to the terms of clearance associated with this Information Collection. Specifically, ATSDR failed to include the Agency's evaluation of the survey method and of alternative approaches.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date			02/28/2001
Responses	0	0	6,000
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Reader evaluations of the toxicological profiles provide ATSDR staff with useful and important comments that can be used to improve the profile series for users. ATSDR is requesting a three-year extension for "Information Collection Procedures for Evaluating Toxicological Profiles" (OMB 0923-0200) so that users can continue to provide feedback that will be useful to Agency staff in the development and distribution of the profiles.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information Collection Precedures for Evaluating Toxicological Profiles

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 11/03/2000

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