[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 186 (Monday, September 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59265-59266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-24181]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60-Day-10-10GY]
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 to provide 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 and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Reports
Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send
an e-mail to [email protected].
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
Community Assessment and Engagement Process--New--Division of
Health Assessment and Consultation (DHAC), Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
ATSDR serves the public through responsive public health actions to
promote healthy and safe environments and to prevent harmful exposures.
To effectively implement ATSDR's programs, the agency works with
communities by listening to and understanding their health concerns and
seeking their guidance on where, when, and how to take public health
actions. Communities in proximity to hazardous waste sites are
concerned that they are being exposed to hazardous substances being
released into the environment. Community assessment data will enable
ATSDR to determine the perceived needs, concerns, values, and
priorities of communities we serve and determine their willingness,
interest and ability to participate in community engagement activities.
In order to secure this data, ATSDR will interview adult males and
females ages 18 and over living near petitioned or National Priorities
List sites. ATSDR will also identify health and other concerns and the
most effective channels of communication and venues for engagement.
ATSDR staff will work with key stakeholders in communities to
interview participants. These interviews will take the form of in-depth
or telephone interviews with five audiences: General residential
population (n = 600), public/private health care providers (n = 200),
community leaders (n = 200), elected officials (n = 100), and industry
leaders (n = 100).
In-depth Interviews will take place at the individual's residence,
at a predetermined interview location, at ATSDR-sponsored town hall
meetings, or other ATSDR-sponsored functions. Telephone interviews will
take place at the individual's residence or business location. Findings
from these interviews will be used to determine how ATSDR will engage
the community in addressing environmental concerns. Interview findings
will also help ATSDR reach as many of the members of the affected
community as possible and ensure that all community members are given
an opportunity to provide input to ATSDR regarding public health
assessment and community involvement activities. There are no costs to
the respondents other than their time.
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Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of Responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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General Resident................................ In-depth Interview/phone.......... 600 1 1.5 900
Screener.......................... 1,200 1 6/60 120
Health care provider............................ In-depth Interview/phone.......... 200 1 .5 100
Screener.......................... 400 1 6/60 40
Community Leader................................ In-depth Interview/phone.......... 200 1 1.5 300
Screener.......................... 400 1 6/60 40
Elected Official................................ In-depth Interview/phone.......... 100 1 .5 50
Industry........................................ In-depth Interview/phone.......... 100 1 .5 50
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Total....................................... .................................. ............... ............... ............... 1,600
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Dated: September 21, 2010.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2010-24181 Filed 9-24-10; 8:45 am]
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