Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 492-493 [E7-25564]

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The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:29 Jan 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Road, MS–D74, 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 HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Research, and Intervention Methods and Materials Development—New—National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) within the National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to request the Office of Management and Budget for a generic clearance mechanism to support behavioral projects. The projects encompass several qualitative analytic methods, intervention, and materials development activities to be carried out by CDC, its contractors, or its partners. The major activities fall into six categories based on their purpose and intended use: (1) Qualitative interviewing for HIV/ AIDS surveillance, research, and intervention methods and material development. Results of individual interviews or group interviews are used to develop population-appropriate methods, interventions, and data collection materials for current and future projects. (2) Cognitive interviewing for development and testing of specific data collection instruments used for HIV/ AIDS surveillance or research. Draft instruments to be used by DHAP are developed and tested through rounds of cognitive interviews with volunteer respondents. Results of cognitive interviews are used to make instrument design decisions that minimize response error and reduce burden to the public. (3) Research on methodology for HIV/ AIDS surveillance or research projects. The purpose of the research is to E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1 493 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 2 / Thursday, January 3, 2008 / Notices enhance understanding of the psychology of participation and response, to develop better standards for project methodology and instrument design, or to improve data collection and other study procedures. Such research could take the form of experiments embedded within fielded surveillance or research projects or exploratory studies employing individual interviews or focus groups. (4) Research on utilizing computerassisted instruments (including webbased technology) for HIV surveillance or research projects. This research uses qualitative and quantitative data collection methods with volunteer respondents in order to assess the design and use of computer-assisted instruments. (5) Pilot interviews. A limited number of pilot interviews are conducted using proposed instruments and data respond to recruitment advertisements. In addition to utilizing advertisements for recruitment, respondents who will participate in research on survey methods may be selected purposively or systematically from within an ongoing surveillance or research project. CDC estimates that an average of 1430 individuals will participate in HIV/ AIDS methods, intervention, and instrument development activities in a given year and the average annual respondent burden is estimated to be 2135 hours. The estimates given below cover the time that each respondent will spend communicating with the recruitment staff, in answering survey questions and, in some cases, being debriefed about the decision and recall strategies they used. Participation of respondents is voluntary and there is no cost to the respondents other than their time. collection methodologies. Sources of response error are identified through examination of pilot data, observation by methodologists, and techniques such as the coding of the interviewerrespondent interaction. Respondents for pilot interviews and interventions will be selected using the methods developed for the study that is being piloted. (6) Pilot testing of behavioral interventions. Component testing will assess acceptability and feasibility of separate intervention activities. A limited number of pilot tests are conducted for behavioral interventions prior to being tested in a ‘‘full intervention trial.’’ Respondents who will participate in individual and group interviews (qualitative, cognitive, and computerassisted development activities) are selected purposively from those who ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE No. of respondents Types of data collection (1) Methods, interventions, and materials development—individual interviews ............................................................................................................ (2) Methods, interventions, and materials development—group interviews ... (3) Research on survey methodology ............................................................. (4) Research on human-computer interface .................................................... (5) Pilot interviewing ........................................................................................ (6) Pilot interventions ....................................................................................... Total .......................................................................................................... Dated: December 26, 2007. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7–25564 Filed 1–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM); Workshop on Acute Chemical Safety Testing: Advancing In Vitro Approaches and Humane Endpoints for Systemic Toxicity Evaluations National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Workshop announcement. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: The Interagency Committee on the Validation of Alternative SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:29 Jan 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 250 450 150 350 200 30 1,430 Methods (ICCVAM) and NICEATM announce the upcoming ‘‘Scientific Workshop on Acute Chemical Safety Testing: Advancing In Vitro Approaches and Humane Endpoints for Systemic Toxicity Evaluations.’’ The goals of the workshop are to: (1) Review the state-of-the-science and identify knowledge gaps regarding the key pathways involved in acute systemic toxicity. (2) Recommend how these knowledge gaps can be addressed by collecting mechanistic biomarker data during currently required in vivo safety testing. (3) Recommend how key in vivo pathway information can be used to develop more predictive mechanismbased in vitro test systems and earlier, more humane endpoints for in vivo test methods. (4) Recommend how mechanismbased in vitro test systems and earlier, more humane endpoints can be used to further reduce, refine, and eventually replace animal use for acute systemic toxicity testing while ensuring the protection of human and animal health. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 No. of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) 1 1 1 1 1 6 ........................ 1 2 1 1 1 2 ........................ Total burden (in hours) 250 900 150 350 200 360 2,210 This workshop is open to the public with attendance limited only by the space available. DATES: The workshop will be held on February 6–7, 2008. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the NIH, Natcher Conference Center, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. A draft agenda and other information are available on the ICCVAM workshop Web site (https://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/ meetings/AcuteToxWksp08/ AcuteToxWksp08.htm) and can be obtained from NICEATM (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM Director, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC–17, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, (telephone) 919–541–2384, (fax) 919– 541–0947, (e-mail) niceatm@niehs.nih.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background NICEATM and ICCVAM convened a peer review panel meeting in 2006. The panel was charged to determine the E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 2 (Thursday, January 3, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E7-25564]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60 Day-08-08AG]


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 Reports Clearance Officer, 
1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, 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

    HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Research, and Intervention Methods and 
Materials Development--New--National Center for HIV, STD, and TB 
Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) within the National 
Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) of the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to request 
the Office of Management and Budget for a generic clearance mechanism 
to support behavioral projects. The projects encompass several 
qualitative analytic methods, intervention, and materials development 
activities to be carried out by CDC, its contractors, or its partners.
    The major activities fall into six categories based on their 
purpose and intended use:
    (1) Qualitative interviewing for HIV/AIDS surveillance, research, 
and intervention methods and material development. Results of 
individual interviews or group interviews are used to develop 
population-appropriate methods, interventions, and data collection 
materials for current and future projects.
    (2) Cognitive interviewing for development and testing of specific 
data collection instruments used for HIV/AIDS surveillance or research. 
Draft instruments to be used by DHAP are developed and tested through 
rounds of cognitive interviews with volunteer respondents. Results of 
cognitive interviews are used to make instrument design decisions that 
minimize response error and reduce burden to the public.
    (3) Research on methodology for HIV/AIDS surveillance or research 
projects. The purpose of the research is to

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enhance understanding of the psychology of participation and response, 
to develop better standards for project methodology and instrument 
design, or to improve data collection and other study procedures. Such 
research could take the form of experiments embedded within fielded 
surveillance or research projects or exploratory studies employing 
individual interviews or focus groups.
    (4) Research on utilizing computer-assisted instruments (including 
web-based technology) for HIV surveillance or research projects. This 
research uses qualitative and quantitative data collection methods with 
volunteer respondents in order to assess the design and use of 
computer-assisted instruments.
    (5) Pilot interviews. A limited number of pilot interviews are 
conducted using proposed instruments and data collection methodologies. 
Sources of response error are identified through examination of pilot 
data, observation by methodologists, and techniques such as the coding 
of the interviewer-respondent interaction. Respondents for pilot 
interviews and interventions will be selected using the methods 
developed for the study that is being piloted.
    (6) Pilot testing of behavioral interventions. Component testing 
will assess acceptability and feasibility of separate intervention 
activities. A limited number of pilot tests are conducted for 
behavioral interventions prior to being tested in a ``full intervention 
trial.''
    Respondents who will participate in individual and group interviews 
(qualitative, cognitive, and computer-assisted development activities) 
are selected purposively from those who respond to recruitment 
advertisements. In addition to utilizing advertisements for 
recruitment, respondents who will participate in research on survey 
methods may be selected purposively or systematically from within an 
ongoing surveillance or research project.
    CDC estimates that an average of 1430 individuals will participate 
in HIV/AIDS methods, intervention, and instrument development 
activities in a given year and the average annual respondent burden is 
estimated to be 2135 hours. The estimates given below cover the time 
that each respondent will spend communicating with the recruitment 
staff, in answering survey questions and, in some cases, being 
debriefed about the decision and recall strategies they used. 
Participation of respondents is voluntary and there is no cost to the 
respondents other than their time.

                                       Estimate of Annualized Burden Table
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                                                                      No. of      Average burden
            Types of data collection                  No. of       responses per   per response    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)      (in hours)
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(1) Methods, interventions, and materials                    250               1               1             250
 development--individual interviews.............
(2) Methods, interventions, and materials                    450               1               2             900
 development--group interviews..................
(3) Research on survey methodology..............             150               1               1             150
(4) Research on human-computer interface........             350               1               1             350
(5) Pilot interviewing..........................             200               1               1             200
(6) Pilot interventions.........................              30               6               2             360
    Total.......................................           1,430  ..............  ..............           2,210
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    Dated: December 26, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E7-25564 Filed 1-2-08; 8:45 am]
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