[ATSDR] Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Investigations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Att6 STARS project determination.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att5 PIA EIWT - QTR3 - 2023 - CDC6794740.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att4c CDC DUA Standard Template v1.3.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att3d Steps for Using Gnric Clrnce ACE Invstgtn.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att3c Burden Memo ACE Invstgtn.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att4b ACE Rules of Behavior 20210212 track changes.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att4a ACE Internal Manual of Procedures.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att3b ACE Invstgtn GenIC Advnc Ntfictn.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att3a Request ACE Invstgtn Frm.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att2 60D FRN ATSDR-2024-0002.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
Att1 AuthLegisl-Cmbnd ACE Inv.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxG MedChartAbstrct Form SAMPLE.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxF HospSurvey SAMPLE.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxE General Survey SAMPLE.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxD Epi CASE Survey SAMPLE.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxC Consent Forms.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxB Eligibility Screener .docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
AppxA Summary of ACE Invstgns.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
1 - ACE List of Attachments.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-02
1 - ACE SSB 2024.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-10-02
1 - ACE SSA 2024 .docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0923-0051	ICR Reference No: 202410-0923-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202105-0923-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/TSDR	Agency Tracking No: 0923-0051
Title: [ATSDR] Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Investigations
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/02/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	4,790	9,630
Time Burden (Hours)	1,508	2,454
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 53103	06/25/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 79919	10/01/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,790	9,630	0	-4,840	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,508	2,454	0	-946	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Based on CDC stakeholders’ 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $60,120

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/02/2024

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