Federal Register #CDC-2026-0793

CDC Seeks Input on Information Collection to Advance STLT Agency Performance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking public and agency input on a proposed information collection initiative to enhance the performance and capacity of State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) governmental agencies. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Project Overview: - Proposed information collection titled "Information Collections to Advance State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (STLT) Governmental Agency System Performance, Capacity, and Program Delivery" - Aims to improve situational awareness for public health emergencies and strengthen CDC's support to STLT agencies - Scope of Work: - Data collection through web-based surveys, interviews, and focus groups with STLT governmental staff or delegates - Focus on planning, response, and recovery activities for public health emergencies - Estimated annual burden: 27,000 hours - Approval sought for a three-year period - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs involved; this is a data collection and analysis effort - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on strengthening surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory science, and technical assistance to states and communities - Seeks to address gaps in CDC and HHS knowledge of STLT government programs

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public and federal agency comments on a continuing information collection project titled "Information Collections to Advance State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (STLT) Governmental Agency System Performance, Capacity, and Program Delivery." This project aims to facilitate situational awareness of public health emergencies, support planning and response activities, and fill knowledge gaps to strengthen surveillance, epidemiology, and laboratory science. The data collection involves STLT governmental staff or delegates and includes web-based surveys, interviews, and focus groups. CDC requests approval for three years with an estimated total annual burden of 27,000 hours.

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