0920-0199-ssb

Supporting Statement B

Foreign Quarantine; Import Regulations for Infectious Biological Agents,

Infectious Substances, and Vectors (42 CFR 71.54)

(OMB Control No. 0920-0199)

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]

January 10, 2018

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 entities or individuals are mandated to submit information as outlined by 42 CFR 71.54.

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

Statistical methods will not be used for Foreign Quarantine; Import Regulations for Infectious Biological Agents, Infectious Substances, and Vectors (42 CFR 71.54). Therefore, a consultant was not required to address statistical aspects of the design of this project.

Records maintained in the CDC Import Permit Program information management system, are accessed by DSAT staff for data entry, data query, and routine reporting activities.