Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
appendix 6 - 60 day FR notice.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-10	Available
appendix 5 - protocol 2007.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-10	Available
appendix 4 - hsees_training_manual_4.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-10	Available
appendix 2 - HSEES Publications.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-10	Available
appendix1.legislation.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-10	Available
final HSEES SS 1-2008.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2008-03-10	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
7206	Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance	Other-Surveillance Form	Modified
184375	Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance Data Request Form	Other-data request form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0923-0008	ICR Reference No: 200804-0923-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200503-0923-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/TSDR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/27/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/07/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2009
Responses	8,004	0	9,500
Time Burden (Hours)	5,678	0	6,050
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This project continues the state-based surveillance system which describes the impact of the hazardous emergencies on the public's health. This information is used to examine the distribution of hazardous substances emergencies, describe the type and cause of morbidity and mortality of those affected, and develop strategies to reduce subsequent morbidity and mortality.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 9604 Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 1889	01/10/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 15527	03/24/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance
Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance Data Request Form

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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	8,004	9,500	0	0	-1,496	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,678	6,050	0	0	-372	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,952,936

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: 04/07/2008

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