Proposed Collection; Comment Request; ODS Assessment of Dietary Supplement Education, 41456-41457 [E6-11613]

Download as PDF 41456 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 140 / Friday, July 21, 2006 / Notices Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for NIH. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, contact Dale Weiss, Project Officer, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5274, Bethesda, MD 20892, or call non-toll-free number 301–402–6683; fax 301–443–9127; or by e-mail to dweiss@nida.nih.gov. Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of the date of this publication. Proposed Collection Dated: July 14, 2006. Laura Rosenthal, Associate Director for Management, National Institute on Drug Abuse. [FR Doc. E6–11612 Filed 7–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; Comment Request; ODS Assessment of Dietary Supplement Education Summary: Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below. A notice of this proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2006, pages 20410 and 20411, and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received in response to the notice. The purpose of this notice is to announce a final 30 days for public comment. NIH may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Estimated number of respondents Type of respondents Title: ODS Assessment of Dietary Supplement Education. Type of Information Collection Request: New data collection. Need and Use of Information Collection: The mission of ODS is to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population. To assist ODS in prioritizing educational and training needs for researchers in the field, ODS is requesting OMB Clearance for a survey of members of academic health institutions. This effort involves a dual method (mail/Web) survey consisting of nine questions (including four two-part questions), which will be attempted with an estimated 2600 individuals at approximately 1000 academic institutions, yielding an annual total of approximately 1820 respondents (based on a 70 percent response rate). The survey results will help ODS in measuring the scope of higher education’s curriculum on dietary supplements, identifying gaps in dietary supplement education, and determining the level of interest in potential ODS seminars and programs, and the specific content needs. Frequency of Response: This is a onetime data collection. Affected Public: Academic institutions. Type of Respondents: Faculty members at academic institutions. The annual reporting burden is as follows. Estimated number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Estimated total annual burden hours requested Telephone or Web Survey Completion Individuals at academic institutions ................................................................. 1820 1 0.12 218 1 0.25 455 Review of Course Information for Survey Completion Individuals at academic institutions ................................................................. 1820 Collection and Submission of Materials 910 1 0.50 455 Annualized totals ...................................................................................... rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES_1 Individuals at academic institutions ................................................................. 1820 ........................ ........................ 1128 The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at $31,978.86, $6,189.46 for survey completion, and $12,894.70 for the review of course information and VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:59 Jul 20, 2006 Jkt 208001 collection and submission of materials, respectively. There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 41457 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 140 / Friday, July 21, 2006 / Notices necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for NIH. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact: Dr. Paul M. Coates, Director, Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health, Suite 3B01, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892–7517; or fax your request to 301–480–1845; or e-mail ods@nih.gov. Dr. Coates can be contacted by telephone at 301–435– 2920. Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of the date of this publication. Dated: July 12, 2006. Paul M. Coates, Director, Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E6–11613 Filed 7–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Customer/Partner Satisfaction Surveys; The NIDA Primary Care Physician Outreach Project Summary: Under the provisions of Section 3507(a) (1) (D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institutes of Health has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (on October 27, 2005 Vol. 70, No. 207, p61979), and allowed 60-days for public comment. No public comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. Proposed Collection Title: The NIDA Primary Care Physician Outreach Project. Type of Information Collection Request: NEW. Need and Use of Information Collection: This is a request for a fouryear clearance to study the extent to which NIDA is (1) increasing awareness among primary care physicians and other medical professionals about drug addiction as a major public health issue, (2) increasing their awareness of NIDA and NIDA-funded research, and (3) providing them with the information resources needed to incorporate such research findings into their clinical practices. Primary care physicians and other medical professionals, especially those who care for adolescents, are front line individuals helping patients with drug abuse—or drug addiction-related health and mental health problems. Each has key roles in obtaining, disseminating, and applying drug abuse Estimated number of respondents rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES_1 Respondents and addiction resource materials in clinical practice. This effort is made according to Executive Order 12862, which directs Federal agencies that provide significant services directly to the public to survey customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing services. Formative, process and outcome evaluations using a multi-method (surveys, focus groups, case studies) will be employed to determine the most appropriate resources and also the usefulness of the materials developed for physicians and other medical professionals. Measures will include the following variables: The information needs and learning styles and preferences of physicians and other medical professionals; their knowledge/ awareness of NIDA and the NIDA resources developed for them; their use of the resources developed by NIDA; and ways to strengthen NIDA’s knowledge dissemination activities. Frequency of Response: This project will be conducted annually or biennially. Affected Public: Individuals, organizations, and businesses. Type of Respondents: Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical office managers, hospital/clinic based health educators, and hospital/clinic based social workers. The annual reporting burden is calculated as follows: Estimated Total Annual Number of Respondents: 1118. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2. Average Burden Hours per Response: 0.39. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 872.24. There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report. The estimated annualized burden is summarized below. Estimated number of responses per respondent 2873 320 320 320 320 320 Total .......................................................................................................... 4,473 3,488.94 Annualized Totals (clearance for 4-year project) .............................. 1,118 872.24 17:59 Jul 20, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.39 Estimated total burden hours Physicians ........................................................................................................ Physician Assistants ........................................................................................ Nurses .............................................................................................................. Medical Office Managers ................................................................................. Hospital/Clinic Based Health Educators .......................................................... Hospital/Clinic Based Social Workers ............................................................. VerDate Aug<31>2005 2 2 2 2 2 2 Average burden hours per response 2240.94 249.6 249.6 249.6 249.6 249.6

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 140 (Friday, July 21, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41456-41457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11613]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; ODS Assessment of Dietary
Supplement Education

Summary: Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Dietary Supplements
(ODS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will submit to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval
of the information collection listed below. A notice of this proposed
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register
on April 20, 2006, pages 20410 and 20411, and allowed 60 days for
public comment. No comments were received in response to the notice.
The purpose of this notice is to announce a final 30 days for public
comment. NIH may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not
required to respond to, an information collection that has been
extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless
it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Proposed Collection

Title: ODS Assessment of Dietary Supplement Education.
Type of Information Collection Request: New data collection.
Need and Use of Information Collection: The mission of ODS is to
strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by
evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research,
disseminating research results, and educating the public to foster an
enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population. To assist
ODS in prioritizing educational and training needs for researchers in
the field, ODS is requesting OMB Clearance for a survey of members of
academic health institutions. This effort involves a dual method (mail/
Web) survey consisting of nine questions (including four two-part
questions), which will be attempted with an estimated 2600 individuals
at approximately 1000 academic institutions, yielding an annual total
of approximately 1820 respondents (based on a 70 percent response
rate). The survey results will help ODS in measuring the scope of
higher education's curriculum on dietary supplements, identifying gaps
in dietary supplement education, and determining the level of interest
in potential ODS seminars and programs, and the specific content needs.
Frequency of Response: This is a one-time data collection.
Affected Public: Academic institutions.
Type of Respondents: Faculty members at academic institutions.
The annual reporting burden is as follows.

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Estimated Estimated
Estimated number of Average total annual
Type of respondents number of responses per burden hours burden hours
respondents respondent per response requested
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Telephone or Web Survey Completion
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Individuals at academic institutions............ 1820 1 0.12 218
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Review of Course Information for Survey Completion
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Individuals at academic institutions............ 1820 1 0.25 455
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Collection and Submission of Materials
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Individuals at academic institutions............ 910 1 0.50 455
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Annualized totals........................... 1820 .............. .............. 1128
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The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at $31,978.86,
$6,189.46 for survey completion, and $12,894.70 for the review of
course information and collection and submission of materials,
respectively.
There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or
Maintenance Costs to report.
Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the
public and affected agencies are invited on the following points: (1)
Whether the proposed collection of information is

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necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding
the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be
directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory
Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503, Attention: Desk Officer for NIH. To request more information on
the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans
and instruments, contact: Dr. Paul M. Coates, Director, Office of
Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health, Suite 3B01, 6100
Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-7517; or fax your request to
301-480-1845; or e-mail ods@nih.gov. Dr. Coates can be contacted by
telephone at 301-435-2920.
Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days
of the date of this publication.

Dated: July 12, 2006.
Paul M. Coates,
Director, Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. E6-11613 Filed 7-20-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P

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