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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 92 / Monday, May 12, 2008 / Notices
Dated: April 29, 2008.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8–10470 Filed 5–9–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60Day–08–08BB]
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 404–639–0164 or send
comments to Maryam Daneshvar, CDC
Acting 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
information from this research will be
used to develop a targeted marketing
campaign to increase awareness of and
access to HHE Program services. To
begin, NIOSH will conduct a Web based
survey of potential customers in the
Food and Beverage Manufacturing or
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
industry who are responsible for
workplace health and safety. The goals
of the survey are to determine: (1) What
percentage of customers are familiar
with the HHE Program; (2) how
customers surveyed prefer to receive
occupational safety and health-related
information, (3) what occupational
safety and health communication
products are most useful to customers
surveyed; (4) what barriers prevent
customers surveyed from using HHE
Program resources; (5) what would
motivate customers surveyed to use
HHE Program resources; and (6) what
are the top occupational safety and
health concerns of those surveyed. This
will be followed by qualitative research
(focus groups) to determine (1) what
concepts are most effective at raising
awareness of the HHE Program with
consumers, and (2) what messages
should be used to inform customers
about the HHE Program. The results
from both phases of this research will be
used to design and refine a targeted
marketing campaign before materials are
promoted and distributed nationally.
Each phase will be conducted over a
two to three month period.
There will be no cost to respondents
other than their time.
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
Health Hazard Evaluation Program
Customer Research—New—The
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE)
Program was mandated by specific
provision of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 and the Federal
Mine Safety Act of 1977. Through the
HHE Program, NIOSH responds to
requests to identify chemical, biological
or physical hazards in workplaces
throughout the United States. An HHE
Program evaluation can be requested by
employers, employees, employee
representatives, other federal agencies,
and state and local agencies. NIOSH
proposes conducting a program of
quantitative and qualitative research to
help ensure that the HHE Program is
responsive to the needs of its customers
and enhances the diversity of
workplaces and hazards assessed. The
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Type of respondent
Average
burden
(in hours)
Total response
burden hours
Survey Respondent ........................................................................
Focus Group Screener ....................................................................
Focus Group Concept Testing Guide .............................................
Focus Group Material Testing Guide ..............................................
5,400
216
216
216
1
1
1
1
15/60
15/60
2
1.5
1,350
54
432
324
Total ..........................................................................................................
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 92 / Monday, May 12, 2008 / Notices
Dated: April 30, 2008.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8–10474 Filed 5–9–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0271]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Consumer Survey
on the Impact of Perceptions of the
2006 Spinach Recall on Current
Spinach Consumption
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the
PRA), Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information and to allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
a proposed survey of how consumer
perceptions of the 2006 spinach recall
affect their current spinach
consumption behaviors.
DATES: Submit written or electronic
comments on the collection of
information by July 11, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic
comments on the collection of
information to https://
www.regulations.gov. Submit written
comments on the collection of
information to the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All
comments should be identified with the
docket number found in brackets in the
heading of this document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonna Capezzuto, Office of the Chief
Information Officer (HFA–250), Food
and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers
Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–
4659.
Under the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal
agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget
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(OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests
or requirements that members of the
public submit reports, keep records, or
provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval. To comply with this
requirement, FDA is publishing notice
of the proposed collection of
information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following
collection of information, FDA invites
comments on these topics: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of FDA’s functions, including whether
the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (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
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques,
when appropriate, and other forms of
information technology.
Consumer Survey on the Impact of
Perceptions of the 2006 Spinach Recall
on Current Spinach Consumption
Under section 903(b)(2) of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
(21 U.S.C. 393(b)(2)), FDA is authorized
to conduct research relating to foods
and to conduct educational and public
information programs relating to the
safety of the Nation’s food supply.
Under this authority, FDA is planning to
conduct a consumer survey to assess
how current perceptions of the 2006
spinach recall affect attitudes toward,
and decisionmaking regarding, current
spinach consumption. FDA will use the
study to evaluate how its
communications about the 2006 spinach
recall affected consumers. In particular,
FDA plans to evaluate the effects of
emotions and cognition associated with
consumer recollection of the 2006
spinach outbreak on current spinach
consumption behavior.
In September 2006, the United States
experienced an outbreak of E. coli
0157:H7 infections in several States.
Outbreak investigation by the Centers
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for Disease Control and Prevention,
FDA, and Federal, State, and local
partners linked the E. coli 0157:H7 to
bagged fresh spinach that was sold
nationwide (https://www.fda.gov/bbs/
topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01593.html).
On September 14, 2006, FDA held a
press teleconference and issued a press
release alerting consumers about the
outbreak (https://www.fda.gov/bbs/
topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01450.html). In
addition to warning of the seriousness
of the outbreak, the press release
advised that consumers ‘‘not eat bagged
fresh spinach at this time.’’ On
September 16, 2006, FDA expanded its
advice to consumers, advising them ‘‘to
not eat fresh spinach or fresh spinachcontaining products until further
notice’’ (https://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/
NEWS/2006/NEW01452.html). Finally,
FDA reported in its September 22, 2006,
press statement that spinach grown
outside the limited geographical area to
which the outbreak had been traced was
not implicated in the outbreak and
could be consumed (https://
www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/
NEW01462.html). This report stated,
‘‘The public can be confident that
spinach grown in the non-implicated
areas can be consumed. Other produce
grown in these counties is not
implicated in this outbreak. Processed
spinach (e.g., frozen and canned
spinach) is also not implicated in this
outbreak.’’
Market research has shown that the
2006 fresh spinach recall had a
tremendous economic impact on the
spinach industry, as retail sales values
continued to lag for months after the
recall was over (https://
www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/June07/
Features/Spinach.htm). Consumer
confidence in the product has been
blamed for the slow recovery.
The survey will be used to gauge
whether and how FDA and media
communication about the recall affected
consumers’ enduring emotional and
cognitive perceptions about the product,
and whether or not these perceptions
have an impact on their current spinach
consumption. Findings from this study
will be used to help FDA more
effectively communicate with
consumers.
The data will be collected using a
Web-based questionnaire. A pool of
35,000 people will be screened (through
self-report) on current and past fresh
spinach consumption. A random sample
of 1,000 consumers will be selected.
FDA estimates the burden of this
collection of information as follows:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-08-08BB]
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 404-639-0164 or
send comments to Maryam Daneshvar, CDC Acting 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
Health Hazard Evaluation Program Customer Research--New--The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) Program was mandated by specific
provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the
Federal Mine Safety Act of 1977. Through the HHE Program, NIOSH
responds to requests to identify chemical, biological or physical
hazards in workplaces throughout the United States. An HHE Program
evaluation can be requested by employers, employees, employee
representatives, other federal agencies, and state and local agencies.
NIOSH proposes conducting a program of quantitative and qualitative
research to help ensure that the HHE Program is responsive to the needs
of its customers and enhances the diversity of workplaces and hazards
assessed. The information from this research will be used to develop a
targeted marketing campaign to increase awareness of and access to HHE
Program services. To begin, NIOSH will conduct a Web based survey of
potential customers in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing or Services
to Buildings and Dwellings industry who are responsible for workplace
health and safety. The goals of the survey are to determine: (1) What
percentage of customers are familiar with the HHE Program; (2) how
customers surveyed prefer to receive occupational safety and health-
related information, (3) what occupational safety and health
communication products are most useful to customers surveyed; (4) what
barriers prevent customers surveyed from using HHE Program resources;
(5) what would motivate customers surveyed to use HHE Program
resources; and (6) what are the top occupational safety and health
concerns of those surveyed. This will be followed by qualitative
research (focus groups) to determine (1) what concepts are most
effective at raising awareness of the HHE Program with consumers, and
(2) what messages should be used to inform customers about the HHE
Program. The results from both phases of this research will be used to
design and refine a targeted marketing campaign before materials are
promoted and distributed nationally. Each phase will be conducted over
a two to three month period.
There will be no cost to respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of Average
Type of respondent Number of responses per burden (in Total response
respondents respondent hours) burden hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Customer Survey Respondent...................... 5,400 1 15/60 1,350
Customer Focus Group Screener................... 216 1 15/60 54
Customer Focus Group Concept Testing Guide...... 216 1 2 432
Customer Focus Group Material Testing Guide..... 216 1 1.5 324
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Total....................................... 6048 .............. .............. 2160
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Dated: April 30, 2008.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8-10474 Filed 5-9-08; 8:45 am]
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