[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39262-39263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16601]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-10-09AL]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call
the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-5960 or send an e-mail
to [email protected]. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-
5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this
notice.
Proposed Project
The Green Housing Study: Environmental health impacts on women and
children in low-income multifamily housing--New--National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
This study directly supports the Healthy Homes' health protection
goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This
investigation is also consistent with CDC's Health Protection Research
Agenda, which calls for research to identify the major environmental
causes of disease and disability and related risk factors.
The efficacy of green building design features in reducing
allergens and toxic substances within the home has been assumed based
on conventional wisdom. A better understanding is needed of the extent
to which green-built, low-income housing actually reduces exposures to
these compounds when compared to standard-built, low-income housing. In
addition, this study may provide insight into how specific green
building practices (e.g., use of low chemical-emitting paints and
carpets) may influence levels of substances in the home (such as
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A study investigating these topics
would provide a solid foundation upon which to explore green affordable
housing's potential to promote healthy homes principles.
The title of this study has changed since publication of the
initial 60-day Federal Register Notice (FRN); however, the goals remain
the same. These goals will be accomplished in ongoing building
renovation programs sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). In partnership with HUD, the CDC will leverage
opportunities to collect survey and biomarker data from residents and
to collect environmental measurements in homes in order to evaluate
associations between green housing and health.
Participants will include pregnant women and children living in
HUD-subsidized housing that has either been rehabilitated in a green
(e.g., case) or a traditional manner (e.g., control) from study sites
across the United States. The following are eligible for the study: (1)
688 children (age 7-12 years with asthma); (2) 688 children (less than
or equal to 6 years); (3) 688 pregnant women; and (4) 688 mothers of
the children enrolled. Pregnant women and children with asthma (ages 7-
12 years) will donate blood samples (for assessment of allergy) and
urine samples (for assessment of pesticide and VOC exposures). The
children with asthma (ages 7-12 years) will be also tested for lung
function and lung inflammatory markers. The length of follow-up is one
year. Questionnaires regarding home characteristics and respiratory
symptoms will be administered at 6-month intervals. Environmental
sampling of the air and dust in the participants' homes will be
conducted over a 1-year period (once in the home before rehabilitation
(baseline I), and then at three time points after rehabilitation has
been completed: Baseline II, 6 months, and 12 months). Environmental
sampling includes measurements of air exchange rate, pesticides, VOCs,
indoor allergens, fungi, temperature, humidity, and particulate matter.
Approximately 1,600 adults (800 mothers and 800 pregnant women)
will complete the screening forms. We assume after screening, some
women will not be eligible (an estimate of roughly 15%). With an
anticipated loss to follow-up in our study of 20%, we will recruit 688
asthmatic children (age 7-12 years) and their mothers. We will also
recruit 688 pregnant women. In addition, children age 0-6 years could
also be enrolled if a household already has an enrolled participant. In
summary, expected overall response rate could range from 69%-86% for
each of the eligible types of women participating in the study from
screening through the end of data collection. The number and type of
respondents that will complete the questionnaires are as follows: (1)
688 mothers of enrolled children--from ages 0-6 yrs and/or children
with asthma (ages 7-12 years) and (2) 688 pregnant women--with or
without eligible children. All health and environmental exposure
information about children will be provided by their mothers (i.e., no
children will fill out questionnaires). Children ages 0-6 years are
only recruited if their enrolled mother is pregnant or their mother
also has an enrolled child with asthma between the ages 7-12 years. The
total estimated annual burden hours equals 3,878.
There is no cost to the respondents other than their time to
participate in the study.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Forms Respondents Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Screening Questionnaire............ Mothers of enrolled 1,600 1 10/60
children/Pregnant
Women.
Baseline Questionnaire (Home Mothers of enrolled 1,376 1 15/60
Characteristics). children/Pregnant
Women.
Baseline Questionnaire (for Mother Mothers of enrolled 1,376 1 15/60
or Pregnant Women). children/Pregnant
Women.
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Baseline Questionnaire (for Mothers of enrolled 688 1 15/60
Children with asthma 7-12 years). children.
Baseline Questionnaire (for Mothers of enrolled 688 1 15/60
Children 0-6 years). children.
3- and 9-month Phone contact....... Mothers of enrolled 1,376 2 5/60
children/Pregnant
Women.
6- and 12-month Follow-up Mothers of enrolled 1,376 2 10/60
Questionnaire (for environment). children/Pregnant
Women.
6- and 12-month Follow-up Mothers of enrolled 1,376 2 10/60
Questionnaire (for women). children/Pregnant
Women.
6- and 12-month Follow-up Mothers of enrolled 688 2 10/60
Questionnaire (for Children with children.
asthma 7-12 years).
6- and 12-month Follow-up Mothers of enrolled 688 2 10/60
Questionnaire (for children 0-6). children.
Time/Activity form (for Children Mothers of enrolled 688 4 5/60
with asthma 7-12 years). children.
Time/Activity form (for Children 0- Mothers of enrolled 688 4 5/60
6 years). children.
Time/Activity form (for Pregnant Mothers of enrolled 1,376 4 5/60
women or mothers). children/Pregnant
Women.
Post-delivery questionnaire........ Pregnant Women....... 688 1 5/60
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Dated: June 30, 2010.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2010-16601 Filed 7-7-10; 8:45 am]
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