Because TB Indicator data is not obtained from a national surveillance system, the database is representative only of TB incidence rates among U.S. migrant populations and not intended to develop country-wide prevalence estimates. This collection is approved with the understanding that when disseminating any data gathered from this collection, CDC will compare the characteristics of the population covered in the database to that of the population to whom they intend to generalize, and clearly caveat the likelihood of over or under-estimates of TB burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2019
36 Months From Approved
353
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2,648
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More than 760 panel physicians perform overseas pre-departure medical examinations at 353 panel sites. Screening for tuberculosis is an important part of the medical exam in order to diagnose active TB disease prior to arrival in the U.S. CDC needs to collect TB indicator data to have a more accurate system to collect information on immigrants. CDC had not previously obtained OMB approval for this data collection because it considered panel physicians an instrumentality of the U.S. Federal Government, as they are contracted by the U.S. Department of State to provide medical examinations. This ICR is being developed to bring this information collection into compliance with PRA.
US Code:
8 USC 1182
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
US Code:
42 USC 241
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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:
(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;
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.