Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

<NOTICE> DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES <SUBAGY>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</SUBAGY> <DEPDOC>[30Day-25-1105]</DEPDOC> <SUBJECT>Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review</SUBJECT> In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request titled “One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS)” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a “Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations” notice on November 8, 2024 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments. CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, <E T="03">e.g.,</E> permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639-7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to <E T="03">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.</E> Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function. Direct written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide written comments within 30 days of notice publication. <HD SOURCE="HD1">Proposed Project</HD> One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS) (OMB Control No. 0920-1105, Exp. 11/30/2025)—Revision—National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). <HD SOURCE="HD2">Background and Brief Description</HD> Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) that can cause harm to people, animals, or the local ecology. Algal toxins from harmful algal blooms include some of the most potent natural chemicals; these toxins can contaminate surface water used for recreation and drinking, as well as food sources. HABs pose a threat to both humans and animals. Human and animal illnesses from exposures to HABs in fresh and marine waters have been documented in the United States. Animal illness may be an indicator of bloom toxicity; thus, it is necessary to provide a One Health approach for reporting HAB-associated illnesses and events. Updates to OHHABS were made to better align with HAB information as we know it today. Changes include: (1) removing questions that no longer need to be assessed; (2) adding new questions to assess emerging needs; (3) streamlining data collection methods; and (4) re-wording of existing questions to better align with Agency standards and other OMB-approved questionnaires. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 73 annual burden hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. <GPOTABLE COLS="5" OPTS="L2,nj,i1" CDEF="s50,r75,10,12,13"> <TTITLE>Estimated Annualized Burden Hours</TTITLE> <CHED H="1">Type of respondents</CHED> <CHED H="1">Form name</CHED> <ENT>One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS) Environmental Form</ENT> <ENT>300</ENT> <ENT>1</ENT> <ENT>10/60</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">State/Territory</ENT> <ENT>One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS) Human Form</ENT> <ENT>90</ENT> <ENT>1</ENT> <ENT>8/60</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">State/Territory</ENT> <ENT>One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS) Animal Form</ENT> <ENT>130</ENT> <ENT>1</ENT> <ENT>5/60</ENT> <NAME>Jeffrey M. Zirger,</NAME> Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. </SIG> <FRDOC>[FR Doc. 2025-10619 Filed 6-10-25; 8:45 am]</FRDOC> </NOTICE>