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Download as PDF 48076 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 181 / Monday, September 21, 2009 / Notices Background and Brief Description DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–09–09AS] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639–5960 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Project Management Information System for Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs—New—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC currently funds the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP), which provides funding and technical support to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, seven tribes/tribal organizations, and seven territories/U.S. Pacific Island jurisdictions. The NCCCP was established to improve the integration and implementation of comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plans across funding and jurisdiction boundaries, and is an outgrowth of efforts involving CDC, the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, the American College of Surgeons, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, and public health leaders at the state and national levels. All 65 NCCCP-funded programs are required to submit continuation applications and semi-annual progress reports describing performance plans and measures. To date, progress reports have been collected on templates that serve as a guide, but do not standardize the information to be collected. This non-standardized approach to progress reporting results in CCC program reports that vary in content and detail, and cannot be readily compiled to produce summary reports. CDC proposes to implement a database-driven Management Information System (MIS) that will achieve two objectives. First, the MIS will provide an organized source of information about the activities and accomplishments of all funded NCCCP programs. Secondly, the electronic MIS will provide an efficient mechanism for generating state, regional, and national level summary reports. Information reported through the MIS will be used by CDC to identify training and technical assistance needs, monitor compliance with cooperative agreement requirements, evaluate progress made in achieving program-specific goals, and obtain information needed to respond to Congressional and other inquiries regarding program activities and effectiveness. OMB approval is requested for a three-year period. Information will be collected electronically twice per year. The initial burden per response is estimated to be six hours. After respondents have become experienced with entering data, and the amount of new data to be entered decreases, the burden per response is expected to decrease. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 780. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) NCCCP grantees ......................................................................................................................... 65 2 6 Dated: September 11, 2009. Maryam Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–22654 Filed 9–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Proposed Project Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES [30Day–09–0571] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:40 Sep 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639–5960 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Minimum Data Elements (MDEs) for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) (OMB# 0920–0571 exp. 1/31/2010)— Extension—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Congress established the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) in 1991 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 by enacting the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990. This legislation authorized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide funding to states for the development and maintenance of early detection programs designed to ensure that underserved, low income, and under-insured women receive access to breast and cervical cancer screening services. Services provided through the NBCCEDP include clinical breast examinations, mammograms and Pap tests, timely and adequate diagnostic testing for abnormal results, and referrals to appropriate treatment. The NBCCEDP has operated for 19 years and currently funds 68 programs including all 50 states, five U.S. Territories, 12 American Indian/Alaska Native organizations and the District of Columbia. E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 181 / Monday, September 21, 2009 / Notices NBCCEDP awardees collect patientlevel screening and tracking data to manage the program and clinical services, and transmit a de-identified subset of data on patient demographics, screening tests and outcomes to CDC twice per year (Minimum Data Elements (MDEs) for the NBCCEDP, OMB No. 0920–0571, exp. 1/31/2010). CDC requests OMB approval to continue electronic information collection for three additional years. CDC uses the MDEs to monitor and evaluate NBCCEDP awardees; improve the availability and quality of screening and diagnostic services for underserved 48077 women; develop outreach strategies for women who are never or rarely screened for breast and cervical cancer; and report program results to Congress and other legislative authorities. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 544. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) NBCCEDP Grantees ................................................................................................................... 68 2 4 Dated: September 11, 2009. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–22653 Filed 9–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Proposed Project Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–09–0222] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 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 project or to obtain a copy of data collection plans and instruments, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer on 404–639–5960 or send comments to CDC/ATSDR Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D–74, 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) VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:24 Sep 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Questionnaire Design Research Laboratory (QDRL) 2010–2012, (OMB No. 0920–0222 exp. 2/28/2010)— Revision—National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 242k), as amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (DHHS), acting through NCHS, shall undertake and support (by grant or contract) research, demonstrations, and evaluations respecting new or improved methods for obtaining current data to support statistical and epidemiological activities for the purpose of improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of health services in the United States. The Questionnaire Design Research Laboratory (QDRL) conducts questionnaire pre-testing and evaluation activities for CDC surveys (such as the NCHS National Health Interview Survey, OMB No. 0920–0214) and other Federally sponsored surveys. NCHS is requesting 3 years of OMB Clearance for the project. The QDRL conducts cognitive interviews, focus groups, mini fieldpretests, and experimental research in PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 laboratory and field settings, both for applied questionnaire evaluation and more basic research on response errors in surveys. The most common questionnaire evaluation method is the cognitive interview. In a cognitive interview, a questionnaire design specialist interviews a volunteer participant. The interviewer administers the draft survey questions as written, but also probes the participant in depth about interpretations of questions, recall processes used to answer them, and adequacy of response categories to express answers, while noting points of confusion and errors in responding. Interviews are generally conducted in small rounds of 10–15 interviews; ideally, the questionnaire is re-worked between rounds and revisions are tested iteratively until interviews yield relatively few new insights. When possible, cognitive interviews are conducted in the survey’s intended mode of administration. For example, when testing telephone survey questionnaires, participants often respond to the questions via a telephone in a laboratory room. Under this condition, the participant answers without face-to-face interaction. QDRL staff watch for response difficulties from an observation room, and then conduct a face-to-face debriefing with in-depth probes. Cognitive interviewing provides useful data on questionnaire performance at minimal cost and respondent burden. Similar methodology has been adopted by other Federal agencies, as well as by academic and commercial survey organizations. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 181 (Monday, September 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48076-48077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22653]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-09-0571]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a 
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call 
the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-5960 or send an e-mail 
to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of 
Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202) 395-5806. 
Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Minimum Data Elements (MDEs) for the National Breast and Cervical 
Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) (OMB 0920-0571 exp. 
1/31/2010)--Extension--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention 
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Congress established the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early 
Detection Program (NBCCEDP) in 1991 by enacting the Breast and Cervical 
Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990. This legislation authorized 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide funding 
to states for the development and maintenance of early detection 
programs designed to ensure that under-served, low income, and under-
insured women receive access to breast and cervical cancer screening 
services. Services provided through the NBCCEDP include clinical breast 
examinations, mammograms and Pap tests, timely and adequate diagnostic 
testing for abnormal results, and referrals to appropriate treatment. 
The NBCCEDP has operated for 19 years and currently funds 68 programs 
including all 50 states, five U.S. Territories, 12 American Indian/
Alaska Native organizations and the District of Columbia.

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    NBCCEDP awardees collect patient-level screening and tracking data 
to manage the program and clinical services, and transmit a de-
identified subset of data on patient demographics, screening tests and 
outcomes to CDC twice per year (Minimum Data Elements (MDEs) for the 
NBCCEDP, OMB No. 0920-0571, exp. 1/31/2010). CDC requests OMB approval 
to continue electronic information collection for three additional 
years.
    CDC uses the MDEs to monitor and evaluate NBCCEDP awardees; improve 
the availability and quality of screening and diagnostic services for 
underserved women; develop outreach strategies for women who are never 
or rarely screened for breast and cervical cancer; and report program 
results to Congress and other legislative authorities. There are no 
costs to respondents other than their time. The total estimated 
annualized burden hours are 544.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                   Number of      Average burden
                     Type of respondents                          Number of      responses per     per response
                                                                 respondents       respondent       (in hours)
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NBCCEDP Grantees.............................................              68                2                4
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    Dated: September 11, 2009.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E9-22653 Filed 9-18-09; 8:45 am]
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