Supporting effective epidemiologic
investigations is an important way that ATSDR serves to protect the
health of the public. In order for an ACE investigation to occur,
the following criteria must be met: 1) ACE investigations will be
undertaken at the request of, and in collaboration with, the state,
regional, local, or tribal health department (the requesting
agency) where the release occurred. 2) ACE investigations will be
carried out in the event of an acute chemical release of toxic
substances. 3) ACE investigations will be non research public
health responses that are designed to prevent or control disease or
injury and improve public health 4) ACE investigations will be
restricted to domestic incidents. 5) ACE investigations will be
completed within 180 days after OMB approval. ATSDR seeks approval
for this Generic ICR to ensure that the agency is poised to
mobilize quickly when urgent epidemiologic support is requested by
our partners. Therefore, ATSDR requests 72-hour approval, or more
quickly if needed.
US Code:
42
USC 9604 Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
US Code: 42
USC 9626 Name of Law: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986
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.