Laboratory Response Network

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
LRN IRB determination.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-01-05	Repair queued
Attachment 2 Section 361 PHS Act.docm	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-01-05	Repair queued
Attachment 1_Presidential Decision Directive 39.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-01-05	Repair queued
LRN Supporting Statement Final.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2010-01-07	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
191820	LRN Special Data Call		New
191819	LRN Surge Events		New
191818	LRN Proficiency Testing		New
191817	LRN Biennial Requalification		New
191816	LRN General Surveillance Testing Results	Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201001-0920-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Laboratory Response Network
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 02/18/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/21/2010
Terms of Clearance: Instruments used for the collection of information (forms, screenshots of electronic reporting systems, etc.) must be included in the package for OMB review. Please resubmit with ICs included.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Laboratory Response Network is an integrated national and international network of laboratories that can respond to suspected acts of biological, chemical, or radiological terrorism and other public health emergencies. Member laboratories submit information regarding the testing capabilities of the laboratory; report all biological and chemical testing results; and participate in Proficiency Testing Challenges or Validation. Twice a year, CDC may conduct a Special Data Call to obtain additional information from LRN laboratories regarding biological or chemical terrorism preparedness. Special Data Calls are conducted using the LRN Website.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service 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:
	74 FR 12133	03/23/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 371	01/05/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
LRN Special Data Call
LRN Biennial Requalification
LRN Proficiency Testing
LRN Surge Events
LRN General Surveillance Testing Results

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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: $5,313,750

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? Yes

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)? No

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: 01/21/2010

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