Attachment 2c - Upham comment and response

From: Logan, Marinda D. (CDC/COTPER/OD) on behalf of COTPER OMB-PRA (CDC)
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:58 PM
To: Bane, Lori (CDC/COTPER/DSAT)
Subject: FW: Federal Register Notice 0920-0576

FYI

 

Marinda Logan, MPH
Health Scientist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER)
Office of Science and Public Health Practice
1600 Clifton Road NE,  MSD44
Atlanta, GA 30333  USA
404-639-5974 Phone
404-639-7977 Facsimile

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From: Harris, Denise (CDC/OD/OCSO) (CTR) On Behalf Of OMB-Comments (CDC)
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:39 PM
To: 'Upham, William J. CAPT'
Cc: OMB-Comments (CDC)
Subject: RE: Federal Register Notice 0920-0576

 

Hello Capt. Upham,

Thank you for your comments concerning the CDC 60 Day Federal Register Notice for [CDC 0920-0576], Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins (42 CFR 73). We have given your opinion careful consideration. For further information regarding the unique mission of CDC, please refer to our website at www.cdc.gov.

CDC

 

 

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From: Upham, William J. CAPT [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:46 PM
To: OMB-Comments (CDC)
Subject: Federal Register Notice 0920-0576

Dr. Maryam Daneshvar,

I have reviewed the applicable sections contained in the subject notice and fully concur with: a) the information collection methodology as outlined; and b) the time factor estimate needed to collect the information is indeed accurate.  I do not believe the data collection process itself presents a “burden” on the respondent.  Does the information have practical utility?  Absolutely!  I do not see how APHIS/CDC Form 1-5 can be made more “user friendly”.  To me, it’s clear, concise, and objective.   I do not believe that finding an easier way though Information Technology is the right path, based on the fact the current process works fine.     

V/R
CAPT William J.  Upham, MSC, USN
Officer-In-Charge, NEPMU-6
1215 North Road, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4477
Com: (808) 473-0555
DSN: (315) 473-0555
Email: [email protected]

 

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