Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 7906-7907 [E9-3657]

Download as PDF 7906 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices American MSM. The study entails conducting interviews with a sample of African American MSM, ages 18 to 44 to: (1) Explore participants’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV and HIV testing to inform the development of campaign messages; (2) identify the most motivating approach, supporting data, and key messages for materials development; (3) test creative concepts, potential campaign themes, logos and names; and (4) test creative materials developed based on the findings from the previous phases of the research. Findings from this study will be used by CDC and its partners to inform current and future program activities. A total of 288 participants will be screened for eligibility in order to find 144 people who will participate in an interview. All interview participants (n=144) will complete a short ‘‘Paper and Pencil’’ questionnaire. There are no costs to the respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE Types of data collection No. of respondents No. of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Screener .......................................................................................... Consent Form .................................................................................. Interview ........................................................................................... Paper and Pencil Survey ................................................................. Total .......................................................................................... 288 144 144 144 ............................ 1 1 1 1 ............................ 10/60 5/60 1 10/60 ............................ Dated: February 13, 2009. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–3654 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60 Day–09–0762] 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 Daneshvar, Acting 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 Formative Research to Inform an HIV Testing Social Marketing Campaign for African American Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM), (OMB No. 0920– 0762)—Revision—National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Elimination Programs (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Total burden (in hours) 48 12 144 24 228 Background and Brief Description The purpose of the proposed study is to conduct formative research to inform the development of the HIV Testing Social Marketing Campaign for African American MSM, a CDC-sponsored social marketing campaign aimed at increasing HIV testing rates among young, African American MSM. The study entails conducting interviews with a sample of African American MSM, ages 18 to 44 to: (1) Explore participants’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV and HIV testing to inform the development of campaign messages; (2) identify the most motivating approach, supporting data, and key messages for materials development; (3) test creative concepts, potential campaign themes, logos and names; and (4) test creative materials developed based on the findings from the previous phases of the research. Findings from this study will be used by CDC and its partners to inform current and future program activities. A total of 288 participants will be screened for eligibility in order to find 144 people who will participate in an interview. All interview participants (n=144) will complete a short ‘‘Paper and Pencil’’ questionnaire. There are no costs to the respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE No. of responses per respondent No. of respondents Types of data collection Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Screener .......................................................................................... Consent Form .................................................................................. Interview ........................................................................................... Paper and Pencil Survey ................................................................. 288 144 144 144 1 1 1 1 10/60 5/60 1 10/60 48 12 144 24 Total .......................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ 228 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 7907 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices Dated: February 13, 2009. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–3657 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–09–09AR] 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 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 STD Surveillance Network (SSuN)— New—Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP); National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Backgroundand Brief Description The STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) is a group of STD clinics and health departments designed to perform active surveillance for STDs, such as, chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, trichomoniasis, genital warts, human Papillomavirus, and Mycoplasma genitalium at twelve health departments and STD clinics at: Alabama State Health Department, Baltimore City Health Department, Chicago City Health Department, Colorado State Health Department, Connecticut State Health Department, Los Angeles City Health Department, Louisiana State Health Department, New York City Health Department, Philadelphia City Health Department, San Francisco City Health Department, Virginia State Health Department, and Washington State Health Department. These twelve active sentinel surveillance sites will provide detailed information on demographic characteristics, behavioral risk factors, and clinical history of ill persons in order to identify factors that sustain the epidemic. For example, history of previous STD, number and sex of sex partners, and participation in anonymous or commercial sex alter a person’s risk for acquiring disease. The objectives of the SSuN project are: (1) To establish an integrated network of sentinel STD clinics and health departments to inform and guide national programs and policies for STD control in the U.S.; (2) to improve the capacity of national, state, and local STD programs to detect, monitor, and respond to established and emerging trends in STDs, HIV, and viral hepatitis; and (3) to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions to reduce STD morbidity. Information for the SSuN will be obtained from two different areas; twelve sentinel STD clinics and twelve health departments who will conduct sentinel surveillance among individuals who are diagnosed with STDs in the general population. Health Departments and the sentinel STD clinics are funded by CDC through a cooperative agreement for participation in the SSuN active surveillance. Clinical information of the patients with a STD is routinely entered into the STD clinic databases in an electronic form. In addition to the clinical data, STD clinic counselors will include a patient interview on sexual behaviors and practices, and clinical history which will also reside in the clinic databases. Data elements of interest to the SSuN will be extracted from the clinic databases on a quarterly basis and transmitted to CDC through a secured channel. Each STD clinic will spend 2 hours to transmit the data to CDC each quarter. At CDC, data will be aggregated with data from all participating sites in a common language and formatted for analysis. The twelve Health departments serving as the SSuN sentinel surveillance sites will interview 67 persons from the community at large each quarter. Each interview is expected to take 7 minutes per person. The survey results will also be entered into the existing information systems at each health department and sent to CDC through a secure data network on a quarterly basis. There is no cost to the respondents other than their time. ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE No. of responses per respondent No. of respondents Respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) STD Surveillance Clinics ................................................................. STD Patients .................................................................................... 12 3216 4 1 2 7/60 96 375 Total .......................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ 471 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 33 (Friday, February 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7906-7907]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3657]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60 Day-09-0762]


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 Daneshvar, Acting 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

    Formative Research to Inform an HIV Testing Social Marketing 
Campaign for African American Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM), (OMB No. 
0920-0762)--Revision--National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, 
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Elimination Programs 
(NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The purpose of the proposed study is to conduct formative research 
to inform the development of the HIV Testing Social Marketing Campaign 
for African American MSM, a CDC-sponsored social marketing campaign 
aimed at increasing HIV testing rates among young, African American 
MSM. The study entails conducting interviews with a sample of African 
American MSM, ages 18 to 44 to: (1) Explore participants' knowledge, 
attitudes and beliefs about HIV and HIV testing to inform the 
development of campaign messages; (2) identify the most motivating 
approach, supporting data, and key messages for materials development; 
(3) test creative concepts, potential campaign themes, logos and names; 
and (4) test creative materials developed based on the findings from 
the previous phases of the research. Findings from this study will be 
used by CDC and its partners to inform current and future program 
activities.
    A total of 288 participants will be screened for eligibility in 
order to find 144 people who will participate in an interview. All 
interview participants (n=144) will complete a short ``Paper and 
Pencil'' questionnaire. There are no costs to the respondents other 
than their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Table
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                               Average burden
        Types of data collection               No. of       No. of responses  per response (in  Total burden (in
                                             respondents     per respondent        hours)            hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Screener................................               288                 1             10/60                48
Consent Form............................               144                 1              5/60                12
Interview...............................               144                 1                 1               144
Paper and Pencil Survey.................               144                 1             10/60                24
                                         -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total...............................  ................  ................  ................               228
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



[[Page 7907]]

    Dated: February 13, 2009.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E9-3657 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.