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Data Calls for the Laboratory Response Network

Request for Extension of OMB Control No. 0920-0881 (Expiring 3/31/17)

Supporting Statement B

December 6, 2016
























Contact:
Lee Samuel
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS C-12
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Phone: (404) 718-1616
Email: [email protected]
Table of Contents

1.  Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods	2
2.  Procedures for the Collection of Information	2
3.  Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with No Response	2
4.  Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken	2
5.  Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data	3

B.   Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods 
The Laboratory Response Network’s (LRN) mission is to maintain 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.  This collection of information does not employ statistical methods.

1.  Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods 
Respondents include members of the Laboratory Response Network. Expected response rate as determined by previous data collections is 80% or better. No statistical methods are used to determine the sampling group for respondents. 

2.  Procedures for the Collection of Information
No statistical methods are employed for the collection of information. Individuals at the LRN Program will assess if data exists in current database on LRN website. If additional information is needed a questionnaire will be developed and method for distribution (i.e. email, survey tool) will be determined. An announcement will be sent to all members by email requesting their response to the special data call and detailed instructions on how and when to respond. LRN Program office will review data collected and contact members that have not responded as needed. Data will be compile and summarized and used internally at CDC for public health and program decisions. 

3.  Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with No Response
If limited responses to a special data call are received from LRN member laboratories the LRN Program office at CDC will extend the deadline to respond and send another announcement of the data call and the need for the information by broadcast email. No responses after second announcement will be followed up by a maximum of two personal phone calls to the Lab Director of the LRN member laboratory. 

4.  Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken
If a tool such as Survey Monkey is used to collect data it will be tested by individuals within and external to CDC/LRN Program office to assure functionality exists and questions are clear. More extensive questionnaires may be piloted with 8-10 LRN member laboratories before requesting all members to respond. 

5.  Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data
No individuals are consulted on statistical aspects or the design of the data collection.