[NCHHSTP] National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
05/29/2026
05/28/2026
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2026
27,125
0
25,832
3,398
0
6,600
0
0
0
The National HIV Behavioral Surveillance system (NHBS) is a supplemental surveillance project designed to describe the HIV prevalence and behaviors related to HIV acquisition and prevention among the three populations at highest risk for HIV in the United States: men who have sex with men, persons who inject drugs, and heterosexually active persons at increased risk for HIV infection.
For this Revision, Data collection instruments were revised and the number of health departments participating in the NHBS System will decrease, in addition to other minor changes. The NHBS interview data collection instruments were revised to reduce respondent burden and enhance data quality, resulting in a decrease in annualized burden hours from 6,600 to 3,398 and an increase in participating health departments to 21. Key changes included removing or modifying questions related to HIV prevention and substance use and eliminating repetitive or low-priority items. These adjustments improve the clarity, efficiency, and relevance of the assessments without altering the overall scope or time required for participants.
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
NHBS interview data collection instruments were revised to reduce respondent burden and enhance data quality, resulting in a decrease in annualized burden hours from 6,600 to 3,398 and an increase in participating health departments to 21.
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 0920-0770 Behavioral Assessment for HET (Spanish) MAY2026
Supporting Statement B_FINAL.docx
Att 2a Public Comments.pdf
NHBS Behavioral Assessment Survey (HET)