[NCEZID] National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Supporting Statement B_NBCUS2025.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
Supporting Statement A_NBCUS2025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
Non-research Determination.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
1. Published 60-day FRN_NBCUS2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
2c. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
2b. 42 USC 247d-12 Coordination and Collaboration Regarding Blood Supply.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
2a. 42 USC 241 Public Health Service Act Section 301.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
7. Public Comments and Responses_NBCUS2025.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-10	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
279519	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey - Community-based Blood Centers	Form and Instruction	New	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
279518	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey - Hospital Blood Banks	Form and Instruction	New	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
279516	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey - Transfusing Hospitals	Form and Instruction	New	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202603-0920-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 0920-26-0147
Title: [NCEZID] National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/02/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,635	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,612	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) is a biennial survey of the blood collection and utilization community to produce reliable and accurate estimates of national and regional collections, utilization, and safety of all blood products. Survey respondents will consist of blood collection centers and transfusing hospitals. The survey includes a core of standard questions on blood collection, processing, and utilization practices.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 247d Name of Law: Coordination and collaboration regarding blood supply
   US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: U.S. 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:
	90 FR 56149	12/05/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 16197	04/01/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey - Community-based Blood Centers	N/A	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey - Hospital Blood Banks	N/A	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey - Transfusing Hospitals	N/A	2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	2,635	0	0	2,635	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,612	0	0	4,612	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: Submission of 0920-26-0147 - [NCEZID] National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey is a New collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $250,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 04/02/2026

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