Information Collection for
Tuberculosis Data from Panel Physicians
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/06/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2024
333
333
999
999
0
105,115
DGMH is responsible for monitoring the
effectiveness of the Technical Instructions in diagnosing
applicants with tuberculosis. To assist with this monitoring, panel
physicians must submit Tuberculosis Indicator reports to CDC/DGMH
annually. The reports are to be submitted electronically via
REDCap, and submission instructions are e-mailed to panel
physicians at the beginning of each calendar year. More than 760
panel physicians perform overseas pre-departure medical
examinations at 336 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. The goal of the data
collection is to determine TB rates in immigrant and refugee
populations migrating to the US. Data are used to improve the
quality of TB screening overseas and assess the impact of CDC's TB
Technical Instructions. This Revision has minor
adjustments.
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.