[Federal Register: January 14, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 9)] [Notices] [Page 2494-2495] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14ja99-68] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30 DAY-06-99] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-7090. Send written comments to CDC, Desk Officer; Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235; Washington, DC 20503. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Projects 1. Multi-Center Cohort Study to Assess the Risk and Consequences of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission from Mother to Infant (0920-0344)-- Extension--The National Center for Infectious Diseases--The purpose of the study is to determine the incidence of vertical hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission, to assess risk factors for vertical HCV transmission, to assess the clinical course of disease among infants with HCV infection, and to assess diagnostic methods for detecting HCV infection in infants. Respondents for the study will be anti-HCV positive mothers. We are requesting a extension to complete data collection for this study. The respondents will be remunerated for travel costs; provided well-child visits and free vaccinations for infants enrolled in the study; and, provided anti-HCV testing to all family members free of charge. The total annual burden hours are 53. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Avg. burden/ Respondents Form name Number of responses/ response (in respondents respondent hrs.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mothers............................... Form G.................. 300 8 0.10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: The annualized response burden is estimated to be 240 hours/4.5 years= 53 hours. 2. Requirement for a Special Permit to Import Cynomolgus--African Green or Rhesus Monkeys--(0920-0263)--Extension--National Center for Infectious Disease (NCID) Division of Quarantine--A registered importer nonhuman primates must submit to the Director, CDC, a written plan which specifies the steps that will be taken to prevent exposure of persons and animals during the entire importation and quarantine process for the arriving nonhuman primates. Under the special permit arrangement, registered importers must submit a plan to CDC for the importation and quarantine if they wish to import the specific monkeys covered. The plan must address disease prevention procedures to be carried out in every step of the chain of custody of such monkeys, from embarkation in the country of origin to release from quarantine. Information such as species, origin and intended use for monkeys, transit information, isolation and quarantine procedures, and procedures for testing of quarantined animals is necessary for CDC to make public health decisions. This information enables CDC to evaluate compliance with the [[Page 2495]] standards and determine whether the measures being taken to prevent exposure of persons and animals during importation are adequate. Once CDC is assured, through the monitoring of shipments (normally no more than 2), that the provisions of a special permit plan are being followed by a new permit holder, and that the use of adequate disease control practices is being demonstrated, the special permit is extended to cover the receipt of additional shipments under the same plan for a period of 180 days, and may be renewed upon request. This eliminates the burden on importers to repeatedly report identical information, requiring only that specific shipment itineraries and information on changes to the plan which require approval be submitted. The respondents are commercial or not-for-profit importers of nonhuman primates. We are requesting clearance for 3 years. Total annual burden hours are 14. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Avg. burden/ Respondents Number of responses/ responses (in respondents respondents hrs.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Businesses or organizations..................................... 2 3 15 5 5 5 0.5 0.1 0.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy Cheal, Acting Associate Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 99-822 Filed 1-13-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P