OMB is approving this Emergency ICR with the understanding that within 5 months from the approval date, CDC will complete a 60d and 30d public comment request to support the approval of the ICR ahead of the expiration date.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2025
6 Months From Approved
2,850
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0
663
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Beginning in late 2023, Oropouche virus was identified as the cause of multiple outbreaks with over 10,000 cases from 6 countries reported in 2024 as of October 15. With these outbreaks, the virus was reported to cause disease cases in new non-endemic areas, result in the first reported deaths, be associated with fetal demise and congenital anomalies, and be found in the semen of an infected traveler. Although local transmission of the virus has not been detected yet in the United States, the vectors capable of transmitting the virus are present in many states and at least 90 cases of U.S. travelers returning to the United States while infected with the virus have been reported. All of these findings and factors, raise concerns about the broader threat this virus represents to the United States. There are numerous gaps in our understanding of this emerging virus, including the urgent need to evaluate the possibility of sexual transmission to inform prevention recommendations, especially for pregnant people and their partners, or those considering pregnancy.
This is an emergency request for a new information collection for six months (180 days). This information is essential to CDCâs mission to protect America from health, safety, and security threats. The purpose of this investigation is to better define the risk factors, clinical course, viral shedding, and potential for sexual transmission among patients with Oropouche virus disease. The findings of this investigation will inform prevention guidance, improve clinical recognition and diagnosis, ultimately aiding our ability to detect and respond to Oropouche virus disease outbreaks. This information collection request (ICR) needs to go forward as an Emergency to avoid any delays in collecting essential actionable information in this rapidly evolving situation. Beginning in late 2023, Oropouche virus was identified as the cause of multiple outbreaks with over 10,000 cases from 6 countries reported in 2024 as of October 15. With these outbreaks, the virus was reported to cause disease cases in new non-endemic areas, result in the first reported deaths, be associated with fetal demise and congenital anomalies, and be found in the semen of an infected traveler. Although local transmission of the virus has not been detected yet in the United States, the vectors capable of transmitting the virus are present in many states and at least 90 cases of U.S. travelers returning to the United States while infected with the virus have been reported. All of these findings and factors, raise concerns about the broader threat this virus represents to the United States. There are numerous gaps in our understanding of this emerging virus, including the urgent need to evaluate the possibility of sexual transmission to inform prevention recommendations, especially for pregnant people and their partners, or those considering pregnancy.
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.
Form 0920-25AU Sexual Contact Interview form
Att. 13 Privacy Impact Assessment.pdf
Emergency Request Memo_OROV Response_10.25.24.docx
Sexual Contact Interview form