Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Secure Communications Network (Epi-X)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 State Epidemiologists Form	Modified
Supporting Statement B 20 Nov Epi-X.docx Supporting Statement B	2010-11-15
Attachment 10 webpage privacy policy.docx Supplementary Document	2010-11-15
Attachment 11 Email Script.docx Supplementary Document	2010-11-15
Attachment 10 webpage privacy policy.docx Supplementary Document	2010-11-15
Supporting Statement A 20 Nov Epi-X.docx Supporting Statement A	2010-11-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
7104	State Epidemiologists Form	Modified
195713	County Health Officials Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0636	ICR Reference No: 201012-0920-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200710-0920-004
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Secure Communications Network (Epi-X)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/08/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/16/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2011
Responses	1,000	0	1,000
Time Burden (Hours)	167	0	167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This revision is to change the title of this ICR to "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Secure Communications Network (Epi-X)". The previous title was "State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communication Network (Epi-X)" OMB Control No.0920-0636. This IC is also being revised to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CDC communications with its public health partners during public health incident responses. These partners include public health officials and agencies at the state and local level. Epi-X is CDC's secure Web-based communication system for communicating with health decision-makers at the state and local levels during public health emergencies that have multi-jurisdictional impact and implications. CDC recognized the need to expand the use of Epi-X to collect specific response related information during public health emergencies. Authorized Officials from state and local health departments impacted by the public health incident will be surveyed under this IC. Respondents will be informed of this data collection first through an Epi-X Facilitator, to ensure that Epi-X incident specific IC is understood. The survey instruments will contain specific questions relevant to the current and ongoing public health incident and response activities. This web tool already is established for the current IC and has been in use since 2003. It will be adapted to accommodate the revised data collection instruments. Respondents will receive the survey instrument as an official CDC email, which is clearly labeled, "Epi-X Emergency Public Health Incident Information Request" The e-mail message would be accompanied by a link to an Epi-X Forum discussion web page. Respondents could choose to provide their answers to the survey questions by posting information within the discussion.

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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:
	75 FR 39259	07/08/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 69673	11/15/2010
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
State Epidemiologists	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	Epi X Customer Survey ,   Immunization and Respiratory Diseases ,   Environmental Health ,   Arborviral Diseases ,   Global Migration and Quarantine ,   Rabies ,   Health Quality Promotion
County Health Officials	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	Epi X Customer Survey ,   Immunization and Respiratory Diseases ,   Environmental Health ,   Arborviral Diseases ,   Global Migration and Quarantine ,   Rabies ,   Health Quality Promotion

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This revision is to change the title of this ICR to "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Secure Communications Network (Epi-X)". The previous title was "State-Based Evaluation of the Alert Notification Component of CDC's Secure Communication Network (Epi-X)" OMB Control No.0920-0636.CDC recognized the utility of the Epi-X network as a secure system to collect specific response related information during public health emergencies. The estimated increase in burden to local and state public health officials would occur only in the event of a public health emergency incident where incident specific information was required in order for CDC to respond in the most appropriate manner possible.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $283,623

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 12/16/2010

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