The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue a project named the "Drug Overdose Response Investigation (DORI) Data Collections." This project helps CDC respond quickly to state and local requests for data to control local drug overdose epidemics, particularly involving prescription drugs like opioids and illicit drugs such as heroin. The CDC will use collected data to understand trends, risk factors, and affected groups to guide states on ways to manage these issues. Comments from the public are being solicited to assess the project's necessity, methods, and costs, with a deadline for feedback set 30 days from this notice's publication.
Simple Explanation
The CDC wants to keep collecting information about drug overdoses to help stop them, but they need permission first. They are asking people what they think about this plan, how it's done, and how much it costs.