Supporting Statement B_OMB 0920-0199_2013-11-25

Supporting Statement B

Import Permit Applications (42 CFR 71.54)

(OMB Control No. 0920-0199) Expiration 01-31-2014

Revision

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response

Division of Select Agents and Toxins

Lori Bane

(404) 718-2006

(404)718-2097 FAX

[email protected]

November 25, 2013

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

This collection of information does not employ statistical methods. The data collection is mandated by 42 CFR 71.54. The importation of infections biological agents, infectious substances, and vectors are regulated by 42 CFR 71.54 and requires that the importation of such materials must be accompanied by a permit issued by CDC.

1. Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods

Not applicable because this collection of information does not employ statistical methods, as described above. All importers of biological agents, infectious substances, and vectors must submit these forms to CDC.

2. Procedures for the Collection of Information

All forms are available on the CDC Import Permit website

http://www.cdc.gov/od/eaipp/importApplication/.

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with Nonresponse

Any person violating any provision of 42 C.F.R. Part 71 shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 1 year.

4. Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken

CDC has not conducted any tests of procedures.

5. Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data

Individuals from CDC who worked together to develop the common data collection instruments are listed below:

CDC: Mark Hemphill, MS

Division of Select Agents and Toxins

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Road, MS A-46

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Phone: (404) 718-2081

[email protected]

Lazenia Harris, DHSc, MPH, LCDR, USPHS

Division of Select Agents and Toxins

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Road, MS A-46

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Phone: (404) 404-718-2002

[email protected]

Von McClee, MS

Division of Select Agents and Toxins

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Road, MS A-46

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Phone: (404) 718-2065

[email protected]