Another CDC Paperwork Notice—Yawn
Published Date: 8/6/2026
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State/Tribal Staff Face Multiple Hourly Surveys
If you are state, territorial, or tribal government staff or a delegate, CDC estimates you may be asked to respond up to 15 times per year with each response taking about 1 hour. CDC estimates this group will account for about 12,000 total annual hours (800 respondents × 15 responses × 1 hour).
CDC Requests 27,000 Annual Burden Hours
CDC requests OMB approval for continuation of a Generic Clearance for up to three years and estimates a total of 27,000 annualized burden hours for all projects. CDC estimates about 95% of responses will be web-based and 5% by interviews or focus groups, with an average burden of 1 hour per response and no cost to respondents other than their time.
Local Government Staff Face Short Annual Burden
If you are local, county, city, or municipal government staff or a delegate, CDC estimates about 5 responses per respondent each year at about 1 hour per response. CDC estimates this group will account for about 15,000 total annual hours (3,000 respondents × 5 responses × 1 hour).
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