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Proposed Project
Select Agent Distribution Activity: Request for Select Agent (OMB Control No. 0920-0591 exp. 2/28/2011)—Reinstatement without change—National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officially established as a substructure on July 9, 2010.
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting a three year extension to continue data collection under the Select Agent Distribution Activity. The form used for this activity is currently approved under OMB Control No. 0920-0591. The purpose of this data collection is to provide a systematic and consistent mechanism to review requests that come to CDC for Select Agents. The term select agents is used to described a limited group of viruses, bacteria, rickettsia, and toxins that have the potential for use as agents of bioterrorism, inflicting significant morbidity and mortality on susceptible populations.
In light of current terrorism concerns and the significant NIH grant monies directed toward Select Agent research, CDC receives hundreds of requests for Select Agents from researchers. The approximately 900 applicants are required to complete an application form in which they identify themselves and their institution, provide a Curriculum Vitae or biographical sketch, a summary of their research proposal, and sign indemnification and material transfer agreement statements. In this request, CDC is requesting approval for approximately 450 hours; no change from the currently approved burden. The only correction to this data collection request is updating the name of the National Center on the application form. A user fee will be collected to recover costs for materials, handling and shipping (except for public health laboratories). The cost to the respondent will vary based on which agent is requested.
Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours
| Respondent | Number of respondents | Number of responses per respondent | Average burden per response (in hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 900 | 1 | 30/60 |
Dated: May 31, 2011.
Daniel Holcomb,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-14143 Filed 6-7-11; 8:45 am]
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