National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2023-20865 60 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-25
2023-28412 30 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-25
20230901_Blood_NBCUS_SectionBStatisticalMethods.pdf Supporting Statement B	2024-11-25
20230901_Blood_NBCUS_SupportingStatementA_0990-0313.pdf Supporting Statement A	2024-11-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180443	National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey Other-survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0990-0313	ICR Reference No: 202411-0990-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202109-0990-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/HHSDM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/26/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2024
Responses	2,890	2,266
Time Burden (Hours)	5,106	4,532
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) is to produce reliable and accurate estimates of national and regional collections, utilization, and safety of all blood products - red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets. The biennial NBCUS facilitates the federal government’s capacity to understand the dynamics of blood supply and demand and provides a quantitative basis for assessing strategic and regulatory agendas. The data is also of practical use to the blood banking and hospital transfusion services communities in the private sector to advance quality standards and procedures.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: Section 301 of the PHSA
  

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:
	88 FR 185	09/26/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 246	12/23/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey

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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	2,890	2,266	0	624	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,106	4,532	0	574	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This collection is being submitted for OMB approval as a revision on a previously approved collection (after three such 3-year approval periods); minor changes were made to some of the survey questions to facilitate usability and all other aspects of the program remain the same. The 2023 survey reduces the number of data items collected by eliminating supplemental sections added to both Section B and Section C to capture information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the blood supply during the course of 2020. The draft 2023 survey is shorter than the 2019 and 2021 surveys. Please note that the 'previously approved' data in the burden table is not the 2021 version of the NBCUS survey and thus the table does not reflect the reduction in burden from 2021 to 2023.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $242,500

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: 11/26/2024

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