[Federal Register: June 8, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 108)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-09-09BV]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 or
send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-
mail to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Workload Management Study of Central Cancer Registries--New--
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health
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Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC currently supports the National Program of Cancer Registries
(NPCR), a group of central cancer registries in 45 states, the District
of Columbia, and 2 territories. The central cancer registries are data
systems that collect, manage, and analyze data about cancer cases and
cancer deaths. NPCR-funded central cancer registries submit population-
based cancer incidence data to CDC on an annual basis (OMB No. 0920-
0469, exp. 1/31/2010). In addition, NPCR-funded registries submit
program and performance indicator information to CDC on a semi-annual
schedule (OMB No. 0920-0706, exp. 12/31/2011). CDC uses the performance
indicators to evaluate the registries' use of funds, their progress
toward meeting objectives, and their infrastructure and operational
attributes.
Central cancer registries report that they are chronically
understaffed, and many registries are concerned about the impact of
staff shortages on data quality standards. Staffing patterns are known
to vary widely from registry to registry, and registries differ greatly
in the number of incidence cases that they process as well as their use
of information technology. Cancer registries have asked for clear
staffing guidelines based on registry characteristics such as size
(i.e., number of new cases annually), degree of automation, and
registry-specific reporting procedures.
CDC proposes to conduct a one-time Workload Management Survey (WLM)
in 2009-2010 to inform the development of staffing guidelines for
central cancer registries. The WLM survey questions do not duplicate
the program and performance indicator information reported to CDC on a
routine basis. Respondents will be cancer registrars in the NPCR-funded
central cancer registries in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
Cancer registrars at each registry will maintain a paper-based Work
Activities Journal for a one-week period. At the end of the week, the
registry manager will consolidate the individual journal worksheets to
prepare an aggregate Workload Management Survey for the registry, which
will be submitted to CDC electronically.
Results of the WLM survey will enable CDC to assess the workforce
necessary for meeting data reporting requirements and to estimate the
impact of planned changes to surveillance data reporting. Finally, CDC
will develop specific guidance so that cancer registry managers can
more effectively measure workload, evaluate the need for staff and
staff credentials, and advocate for adequate staffing.
Participation in the survey is voluntary. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) (in hours)
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NPCR Registries............. Workload 46 1 4 184
Management
Survey.
Work Activities 368 1 2 736
Journal.
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Total................... ............... .............. ............... ............... 920
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Dated: June 1, 2009.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E9-13302 Filed 6-5-09; 8:45 am]
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