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Number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
Respondents
Respondents
Average
burden per
response
(in hrs.)
Total burden
(in hours)
High-Level Management Staff .........................................................................
Mid-level Staff ..................................................................................................
Local-level Staff ...............................................................................................
16
32
32
1
1
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
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80
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Dated: December 19, 2005.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E5–7862 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am]
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
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Proposed Project
Aerosol Generation by Cough—
NEW—The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60Day–06–06AP]
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 404–639–4766 and
send comments to Seleda Perryman,
CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74,
Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email 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
Background and Brief Description
The Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970, section 501, enables
NIOSH to carry out research relevant to
the health and safety of workers. NIOSH
is conducting a two year study of
airborne clouds of particles or droplets
called ‘‘aerosols’’. Some diseases like
influenza and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS) can be spread when
people produce infectious aerosols by
coughing or sneezing. Aerosol
transmission of infectious diseases is
especially important to health-care
workers and emergency responders,
who face a much greater risk of
exposure to these hazards than does the
general public. Cough-generated
aerosols are of particular concern
because coughing is one of the most
common symptoms of respiratory
infections. However, substantial gaps
exist in our understanding about the
generation of aerosols during coughing.
This lack of information hampers the
ability of health scientists to model and
predict the generation of infectious
aerosols by coughing and to understand
whether or not cough-generated aerosols
are likely to be an important means of
transmission of particular diseases.
The purpose of this study is to gain
a better understanding of the production
of aerosols by coughing. The results of
this research will give scientists and
health professionals’ greater insight into
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the airborne transmission of disease and
allow them to better assess the potential
effectiveness of preventive measures.
The first part of this study will
measure the quantity and size
distribution of aerosol produced during
human coughs. To accomplish this,
volunteers will cough into a spirometer,
which is a commonly used piston-like
medical device that measures the
volume of air exhaled by a patient. After
the volunteer coughs into the
spirometer, the air in the spirometer
will be drawn into a commercial aerosol
measurement device. These experiments
will also provide information on how
much cough aerosols vary over time for
individuals and how much aerosol
generation varies between individuals.
The second part of this study will
determine how effectively surgical
masks and N95 respirators block coughgenerated aerosols. N95 respirators are
dust masks that are certified to filter out
at least 95% of airborne material during
normal breathing. N95 respirators are
known to be more effective than surgical
masks at filtering out airborne particles
during inhalation, but it is not known
whether masks or respirators are more
effective at blocking cough-generated
aerosols. For this work, masks and
respirators will be placed in a special
holder with a disposable mouthpiece,
and human subjects will cough into the
mouthpiece and through the mask. The
aerosol produced by each subject will be
analyzed before and after flowing
through the mask. These experiments
will determine how effective each mask
or respirator is at preventing the release
of cough-generated aerosols.
Volunteers from part 1 may also
participate in part 2 if they wish. There
will be no costs to study participants
other than their time.
Estimates of Annualized Burden
Number of
responses per
respondent
20
120
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Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
1.5
1.5
Total burden
(in hours)
150
180
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Number of
respondents
Respondents
Total ..........................................................................................................
Dated: December 19, 2005.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E5–7863 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am]
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Request for Nominations of
Candidates To Serve on the Board of
Scientific Counselors, National Center
for Environmental Health/Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, Department of Health
and Human Services
The National Center for
Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/
ATSDR) is soliciting nominations for
possible membership on the Board of
Scientific Counselors. This Board
provides advice and guidance to the
Secretary, Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS); the Director,
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC); and the Director,
NCEH/ATSDR, regarding program goals,
objectives, strategies, and priorities in
fulfillment of the agencies’ mission to
protect and promote people’s health.
The Board provides advice and
guidance to help NCEH/ATSDR work
more efficiently and effectively with its
various constituents and to fulfill its
mission in protecting America’s health.
Nominations are being sought for
individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to
the accomplishments of the Board’s
objectives. Nominees will be selected
from experts having experience in
preventing human diseases and
disabilities caused by environmental
conditions. Experts in the disciplines of
toxicology, epidemiology,
environmental or occupational
medicine, behavioral science, risk
assessment, exposure assessment, and
experts in public health and other
related disciplines will be considered.
Consideration is given to representation
from diverse geographic areas, gender,
ethnic and minority groups, and the
disabled. Members may be invited to
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serve up to four-year terms. Nominees
must be U.S. citizens.
The following information must be
submitted for each candidate: Name,
affiliation, address, telephone number,
and current curriculum vitae. E-mail
addresses are requested if available.
Nominations should be sent, in
writing, and postmarked by January 9,
2006 to: Sandra Malcom, Committee
Management Specialist, NCEH/ATSDR,
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE.,
(MS–E28), Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
Telephone and facsimile submissions
cannot be accepted.
The Director, Management Analysis
and Services Office, has been delegated
the authority to sign Federal Register
notices pertaining to announcements of
meetings and other committee
management activities for both CDC and
the National Center for Environmental
Health/Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry.
Dated: December 19, 2005.
Alvin Hall,
Director, Management Analysis and Services
Office Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. E5–7859 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am]
Total burden
(in hours)
330
being evaluated, subject to revision as
warranted by the evaluation, is as
follows:
Facility: Chapman Valve Co.
Location: Indian Orchard,
Massachusetts.
Job Titles and/or Job Duties: Various.
Period of Employment: From 1948
through 1949 and from 1991–1995 (DOE
Remediation).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Elliott, Director, Office of
Compensation Analysis and Support,
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia
Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH
45226, Telephone 513–533–6800 (this is
not a toll-free number). Information
requests can also be submitted by e-mail
to OCAS@CDC.GOV.
Dated: December 20, 2005.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E5–7809 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am]
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Prevention
Decision To Evaluate a Petition To
Designate a Class of Employees at
Chapman Valve Co., Indian Orchard,
Massachusetts, To Be Included in the
Special Exposure Cohort
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) gives notice as
required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a
decision to evaluate a petition to
designate a class of employees at the
Chapman Valve Co., in Indian Orchard,
Massachusetts, to be included in the
Special Exposure Cohort under the
Energy Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act of 2000. The
initial proposed definition for the class
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Designation of a Class of Employees
for Addition to the Special Exposure
Cohort
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) gives notice of a
decision to designate a class of
employees at the Linde Ceramics Plant,
in Tonawanda, New York as an addition
to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC)
under the Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation
Program Act of 2000. On December 8,
2005, the Secretary of HHS designated
the following class of employees as an
addition to the SEC:
Atomic weapons employees who worked at
the Linde Ceramic Plant from October 1,
1942, through October 31, 1947, and who
were employed for a number of work days
aggregating at least 250 work days, either
solely under this employment or in
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-06-06AP]
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 404-639-4766
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email
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
Aerosol Generation by Cough--NEW--The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, section
501, enables NIOSH to carry out research relevant to the health and
safety of workers. NIOSH is conducting a two year study of airborne
clouds of particles or droplets called ``aerosols''. Some diseases like
influenza and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) can be spread
when people produce infectious aerosols by coughing or sneezing.
Aerosol transmission of infectious diseases is especially important to
health-care workers and emergency responders, who face a much greater
risk of exposure to these hazards than does the general public. Cough-
generated aerosols are of particular concern because coughing is one of
the most common symptoms of respiratory infections. However,
substantial gaps exist in our understanding about the generation of
aerosols during coughing. This lack of information hampers the ability
of health scientists to model and predict the generation of infectious
aerosols by coughing and to understand whether or not cough-generated
aerosols are likely to be an important means of transmission of
particular diseases.
The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the
production of aerosols by coughing. The results of this research will
give scientists and health professionals' greater insight into the
airborne transmission of disease and allow them to better assess the
potential effectiveness of preventive measures.
The first part of this study will measure the quantity and size
distribution of aerosol produced during human coughs. To accomplish
this, volunteers will cough into a spirometer, which is a commonly used
piston-like medical device that measures the volume of air exhaled by a
patient. After the volunteer coughs into the spirometer, the air in the
spirometer will be drawn into a commercial aerosol measurement device.
These experiments will also provide information on how much cough
aerosols vary over time for individuals and how much aerosol generation
varies between individuals.
The second part of this study will determine how effectively
surgical masks and N95 respirators block cough-generated aerosols. N95
respirators are dust masks that are certified to filter out at least
95% of airborne material during normal breathing. N95 respirators are
known to be more effective than surgical masks at filtering out
airborne particles during inhalation, but it is not known whether masks
or respirators are more effective at blocking cough-generated aerosols.
For this work, masks and respirators will be placed in a special holder
with a disposable mouthpiece, and human subjects will cough into the
mouthpiece and through the mask. The aerosol produced by each subject
will be analyzed before and after flowing through the mask. These
experiments will determine how effective each mask or respirator is at
preventing the release of cough-generated aerosols.
Volunteers from part 1 may also participate in part 2 if they wish.
There will be no costs to study participants other than their time.
Estimates of Annualized Burden
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Respondents respondents responses per response (in (in hours)
respondent hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part 1 participants............................. 20 5 1.5 150
Part 2 participants............................. 120 1 1.5 180
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Dated: December 19, 2005.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E5-7863 Filed 12-23-05; 8:45 am]
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