Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Consumer Focus Groups, 32161-32162 [2010-13513]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 108 / Monday, June 7, 2010 / Notices be due 120 days after the publication of the preliminary results, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(1). This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: June 1, 2010. John M. Andersen. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–13584 Filed 6–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2010–0046] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Consumer Focus Groups AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘CPSC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) 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, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a proposed collection of information from persons who may participate in Consumer Focus Groups. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by August 6, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2010– 0046 by any of the following methods: WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. To ensure timely processing of comments, the Commission is no longer accepting comments submitted by electronic mail (e-mail) except through https://www.regulations.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:27 Jun 04, 2010 Jkt 220001 Written Submissions Submit written submissions in the following way: Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions), preferably in five copies, to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 502, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information electronically. Such information should be submitted in writing. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Glatz, Division of Policy and Planning, Office of Information Technology, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301–504–7671, lglatz@cpsc.gov. Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘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, including each proposed extension/ reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the CPSC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, the CPSC invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of CPSC’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32161 CPSC’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. Title: Consumer Focus Groups (OMB Control Number 3041–0136–Extension). Description: The Commission is authorized, under section 5(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (‘‘CPSA’’), 15 U.S.C. 2054(a), to collect information, conduct research, perform studies and investigations relating to the causes and prevention of deaths, accidents, injuries, illnesses, other health impairments, and economic losses associated with consumer products. Section 5(b) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2054(b), further provides that the Commission may conduct research, studies and investigations on the safety of consumer products or test consumer products and develop product safety test methods and testing devices. To better identify and evaluate the risks of product-related incidents, the Commission staff invites and obtains direct feedback from consumers on issues related to product safety such as recall effectiveness, product use, and perceptions regarding safety issues. Through participation in certain focus groups, consumers answer questions and provide information regarding their actual experiences, opinions and/or perceptions on the use or pattern of use of a specific product or type of product, including recalled products. The information collected from the Consumer Focus Groups will help inform the Commission’s evaluation of consumer products and product use by providing insight and information into consumer perceptions and usage patterns. Such information also may assist the Commission’s efforts to support voluntary standards activities and help identify areas regarding consumer safety issues that need additional research. In addition, the information will assist with forming new ways of providing user friendly data to consumers through CPSC’s Web site and information and education campaigns. If this information is not collected, the Commission may not have available certain useful information regarding consumer experiences, opinions, and perceptions related to specific product use in its ongoing efforts to improve the safety of consumer products and safety E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1 32162 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 108 / Monday, June 7, 2010 / Notices information on behalf of consumers. Currently, the Commission staff relies on its expert judgment about consumer behavior, perceptions, and similar information related to consumer products and product use. Not conducting the information collection activity, therefore, could reduce the quality of assessments currently completed by Commission staff. The information collection activity would likely provide the Commission staff with information that would focus the staff’s assessments, or could provide insight into consumer perceptions and usage patterns that could not be anticipated by Commission staff. We estimate the burden of this collection of information as follows. We anticipate that, over the three year period of this request, we will conduct 40 focus groups and 20 one-on-one interviews for a variety of projects. The total hours of burden to the respondents are (4 hours per person × 400 participants) + (30 minutes per person × 20 participants) = 1610 hours (537 hours budgeted per year for three years). The total annual cost is: 1610 × $29.40 (U.S. Department of Labor, Employer costs for Employee Compensation, September 2009) = $47,334 ($15,778 budgeted per year for three years). The estimated annual cost of the information collection requirements to the Federal government is approximately $140,000 per year for three years. This sum includes nine staff months ($127,573), travel costs expended for meeting with contractors ($40,000, estimated at $1,000 per focus group), and contracts for conducting focus groups and/or one-on-one interviews ($250,000, estimated at $5,000 per focus group and $2,500 per one-on-one interview). Dated: June 1, 2010. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–13513 Filed 6–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Office of the Secretary Federal Advisory Committee; Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:27 Jun 04, 2010 Jkt 220001 41 CFR 102–3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the Defense Health Board (DHB) is scheduled to meet on July 14, 2010, in Bethesda, MD. DATES: The meeting will be held on July 14, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (see the Agenda for further details). The administrative working meetings from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. are closed to the public. Subject to the availability of space, the meetings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. are open to the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Edmond F. Feeks, Executive Secretary, Defense Health Board, Five Skyline Place, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041–3206, (703) 681–8448, ext. 1228, Fax: (703) 681–3317, edmond.feeks@tma.osd.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of the meeting is to address and deliberate pending Board issues and provide briefings for Board members on topics related to ongoing Board business. Agenda July 14, 2010 8 a.m.–8:30 a.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting). 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m. (Attendee and Public Registration). 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Open Session). 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting). 12:30 p.m.–1 p.m. (Open Session). Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to the availability of space, the meetings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. are open to the public. The Board will receive an information brief and deliberate the findings and recommendations of the Department of Defense Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces. The Board will also receive an information brief from the Trauma and Injury Subcommittee on the Joint Theater Trauma System. Additional information, agenda updates, and meeting registration are available online at the Defense Health Board Web site, https://www.health.mil/ dhb/default.cfm. The public is encouraged to register for the meeting. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Defense Health Board should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written statements must address the following detail: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals desiring to submit a written statement may do so through the Board’s Designated Federal Officer (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). If the written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is subject to this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Health Board until the next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Health Board before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board. Written statements may be mailed to the address under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, e-mailed to dhb@ha.osd.mil or faxed to (703) 681– 3317. Special Accommodations If special accommodations are required to attend (sign language, wheelchair accessibility), please contact Ms. Lisa Jarrett at (703) 681–8448 ext. 1280 by June 30, 2010. Dated: June 2, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2010–13531 Filed 6–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CPSC-2010-0046]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Consumer Focus Groups

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or 
``Commission'') 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, including each proposed extension 
of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for 
public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments 
on a proposed collection of information from persons who may 
participate in Consumer Focus Groups.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of 
information by August 6, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC-2010-
0046 by any of the following methods:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments. To ensure timely processing of 
comments, the Commission is no longer accepting comments submitted by 
electronic mail (e-mail) except through https://www.regulations.gov.

Written Submissions

    Submit written submissions in the following way:
    Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper, disk, or CD-ROM 
submissions), preferably in five copies, to: Office of the Secretary, 
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 502, 4330 East West Highway, 
Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504-7923.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted 
without change, including any personal identifiers, contact 
information, or other personal information provided, to https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, 
trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information 
electronically. Such information should be submitted in writing.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Glatz, Division of Policy and 
Planning, Office of Information Technology, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-504-7671, 
lglatz@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal 
agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget 
(``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, including 
each proposed extension/reinstatement of an existing collection of 
information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To 
comply with this requirement, the CPSC is publishing notice of the 
proposed collection of information set forth in this document.
    With respect to the following collection of information, the CPSC 
invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of CPSC's 
functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of CPSC'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.
    Title: Consumer Focus Groups (OMB Control Number 3041-0136-
Extension).
    Description: The Commission is authorized, under section 5(a) of 
the Consumer Product Safety Act (``CPSA''), 15 U.S.C. 2054(a), to 
collect information, conduct research, perform studies and 
investigations relating to the causes and prevention of deaths, 
accidents, injuries, illnesses, other health impairments, and economic 
losses associated with consumer products. Section 5(b) of the CPSA, 15 
U.S.C. 2054(b), further provides that the Commission may conduct 
research, studies and investigations on the safety of consumer products 
or test consumer products and develop product safety test methods and 
testing devices.
    To better identify and evaluate the risks of product-related 
incidents, the Commission staff invites and obtains direct feedback 
from consumers on issues related to product safety such as recall 
effectiveness, product use, and perceptions regarding safety issues. 
Through participation in certain focus groups, consumers answer 
questions and provide information regarding their actual experiences, 
opinions and/or perceptions on the use or pattern of use of a specific 
product or type of product, including recalled products. The 
information collected from the Consumer Focus Groups will help inform 
the Commission's evaluation of consumer products and product use by 
providing insight and information into consumer perceptions and usage 
patterns. Such information also may assist the Commission's efforts to 
support voluntary standards activities and help identify areas 
regarding consumer safety issues that need additional research. In 
addition, the information will assist with forming new ways of 
providing user friendly data to consumers through CPSC's Web site and 
information and education campaigns.
    If this information is not collected, the Commission may not have 
available certain useful information regarding consumer experiences, 
opinions, and perceptions related to specific product use in its 
ongoing efforts to improve the safety of consumer products and safety

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information on behalf of consumers. Currently, the Commission staff 
relies on its expert judgment about consumer behavior, perceptions, and 
similar information related to consumer products and product use. Not 
conducting the information collection activity, therefore, could reduce 
the quality of assessments currently completed by Commission staff. The 
information collection activity would likely provide the Commission 
staff with information that would focus the staff's assessments, or 
could provide insight into consumer perceptions and usage patterns that 
could not be anticipated by Commission staff.
    We estimate the burden of this collection of information as 
follows. We anticipate that, over the three year period of this 
request, we will conduct 40 focus groups and 20 one-on-one interviews 
for a variety of projects. The total hours of burden to the respondents 
are (4 hours per person x 400 participants) + (30 minutes per person x 
20 participants) = 1610 hours (537 hours budgeted per year for three 
years). The total annual cost is: 1610 x $29.40 (U.S. Department of 
Labor, Employer costs for Employee Compensation, September 2009) = 
$47,334 ($15,778 budgeted per year for three years).
    The estimated annual cost of the information collection 
requirements to the Federal government is approximately $140,000 per 
year for three years. This sum includes nine staff months ($127,573), 
travel costs expended for meeting with contractors ($40,000, estimated 
at $1,000 per focus group), and contracts for conducting focus groups 
and/or one-on-one interviews ($250,000, estimated at $5,000 per focus 
group and $2,500 per one-on-one interview).

    Dated: June 1, 2010.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-13513 Filed 6-4-10; 8:45 am]
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