[ATSDR] Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Investigations
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/02/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2024
4,790
9,630
1,508
2,454
0
0
The ACE Investigations focus on performing rapid epidemiological assessments to assist state, regional, local, or tribal health departments (the requesting agencies) to respond to or prepare for acute chemical releases. States use the information to 1. Characterize exposure and acute health effects of respondents exposed, 2. Identify needs (i.e. medical and basic) of those exposed during the releases to aid in planning interventions in the community, 3. Assess the impact of the incidents on health services use and share lessons learned for use in planning for chemical incidents.
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
Based on CDC stakeholdersâ feedback, ATSDR is proposing to increase the utility of the ACE toolkit by expanding the ACE general survey to include new questions and modules, mainly for maternal and child health, responder health, One health (pets and livestock), and functional disability. Additionally with the recognition of the importance of qualitative surveys, we have developed qualitative questions to be interspersed in the general survey and a separated elective module for people wanting to provide a more in-depth response to gain more insights on the effects of these incidents.These changes result in a net annual increase of 1,580 responses and 690 burden hours per year over the next three years.
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.
Att6 STARS project determination.pdf
Att3d Steps for Using Gnric Clrnce ACE Invstgtn.docx