Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse, 44265-44266 [2010-18511]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 144 / Wednesday, July 28, 2010 / Notices Mail: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Planning and Policy Support, Attn: Strategic Plan Comments, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 408B, Washington, DC 20201. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Delegation of Authority Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) the authorities vested in the Secretary of Health and Human Services under sections 1201–1232 of title 12 of the Public Health Service Act, parts A through C of title 12, (42 U.S.C. 300d through 300d–32), as amended, to administer grants and related authorities for trauma and emergency care. 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ACTION: Request for Comments on the Draft Strategic Plan FY 2010–2015. AGENCY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on its draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2010–2015. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 14. ADDRESSES: Written comments can be provided online, or by e-mail, fax or U.S. mail. E-mail: HHSStrategicPlan@hhs.gov. Fax: (202) 690–8252. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:05 Jul 27, 2010 Jkt 220001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Mirsky-Ashby, (202) 401–6640. The Department of Health and Human Services Draft FY 2010–2015 Strategic Plan is provided as part of the strategic planning process under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) to ensure that Agency stakeholders are given an opportunity to comment on this plan. This document integrates the Department’s mission into a presentation of performance goals under four strategic goals. These five strategic goals are (1) Transform Health Care, (2) Advance Scientific Knowledge and Innovation, (3) Advance the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of the American People, (4) Increase Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability of HHS Programs, and (5) Strengthen the Nation’s Health and Human Services Infrastructure and Workforce. The strategic planning process is an opportunity for the Department to further refine and strengthen the strategic goal structure currently in place. For comparison purposes, the current HHS Strategic Plan FY 2007– 2012 can be viewed at https:// aspe.hhs.gov/hhsplan/. The Department has made significant progress in its strategic and performance planning efforts. As we build on this progress we look forward to receiving your comments by August 14. The text of the draft strategic plan is available in a ‘‘pdf’’ downloadable format through the Department of Health and Human Services Web site: https://www.hhs.gov/ open/. For those who may not have Internet access, a hard copy can be requested from the contact point, Audrey MirskyAshby, 202–401–6640. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 21, 2010. Sherry Glied, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2010–18547 Filed 7–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151–05–P PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44265 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse Under the provisions of Section 3506(c)(2)A of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institutes of Health has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment. Proposed Collection: Title: Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse. Type of Information Collection Request: New. Need and Use of Information Collection: This research will evaluate the effectiveness of the Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse, via the Web site SBIRTTraining.com, to positively impact the knowledge, attitudes, intended behaviors and clinical skills of primary care physicians in the U.S. who treat substance abuse patients. The Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse is a new program developed with funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The primary goal is to assess the impact of the training program on knowledge, attitude, intended behavior, and clinical skills. A secondary goal is to assess learner satisfaction with the program. If the program is a success, there will be a new, proven resource available to primary care physicians to improve their ability to assess and treat substance use disorders. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, information will be collected from primary care physicians before exposure to the Web based materials (pre-test), after exposure to the Web based materials (post-test), and 4–6 weeks after the program has been completed (follow-up). Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Primary care physicians who treat patients who have substance abuse. Type of Respondents: Physicians. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 80. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3. Average Burden Hours per Response: 0.75. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 180. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 44266 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 144 / Wednesday, July 28, 2010 / Notices The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $13,500. There are no Capital Costs, Operating Costs, and/or Maintenance Costs to report. Type of respondents Estimated number of respondents Estimated number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Estimated annual burden hours requested Primary care physicians .................................................................................. 80 3 0.75 180 Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’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 those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact: Quandra Scudder, Project Officer, NIH/NIDA/CCTN, Room 3105, MSC 9557, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892–9557 or e-mail your request, including your address to scudderq@nida.nih.gov. Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: July 21, 2010. Mary Affeldt, Executive Officer (OM Director), NIDA. [FR Doc. 2010–18511 Filed 7–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Application for the Pharmacology Research Associate Program Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2010, pages 27789– 27790, and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received on 6/25/2010. The public respondent requested that eligibility for this program be offered to American citizens only. As stated in A.1., Justification, of the Supporting Statement A, applicants for this program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have been awarded a terminal degree, or who have been certified by a university as meeting all the requirements leading to a doctorate may be hired as PRAT Fellows. The SUMMARY: Estimated number of responses per respondent Type and number of respondents sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES Applicants—25 ................................................................................................. Referees—75 ................................................................................................... Total Number of Respondents: 100. Total Number of Responses: 100. Total Hours: 331.25. The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: Applicants: $10,250.00. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:05 Jul 27, 2010 Jkt 220001 Estimated total responses 1 1 Referees: $6,562.50. There are no Capital Costs, Operating Costs, and/or Maintenance Costs to report. Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Proposed Collection: Title: Application for the Pharmacology Research Associate Program. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Need and Use of Information Collection: The Pharmacology Research Associate (PRAT) Program will use the applicant and referee information to award opportunities for training and experience in laboratory or clinical investigation to individuals with a Ph.D. degree in pharmacology or a related science, M.D., or other professional degree through appointments as PRAT Fellows at the National Institutes of Health or the Food and Drug Administration. The goal of the program is to develop leaders in pharmacological research for key positions in academic, industrial, and Federal research laboratories. Frequency of Response: Once a year. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Businesses or other forprofit. Type of Respondents: Applicants and Referees. The annual reporting burden is as follows: 25 75 Average burden hours per responses 8.00 1.75 Estimated total annual burden hours requested 200 131.25 public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Online Skills Training for 
PCPs on Substance Abuse

SUMMARY: Under the provisions of Section 3506(c)(2)A of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the 
National Institutes of Health has submitted to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information 
collection listed below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days 
for public comment.
    Proposed Collection:
    Title: Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse.
    Type of Information Collection Request: New.
    Need and Use of Information Collection: This research will evaluate 
the effectiveness of the Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance 
Abuse, via the Web site SBIRTTraining.com, to positively impact the 
knowledge, attitudes, intended behaviors and clinical skills of primary 
care physicians in the U.S. who treat substance abuse patients. The 
Online Skills Training for PCPs on Substance Abuse is a new program 
developed with funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The 
primary goal is to assess the impact of the training program on 
knowledge, attitude, intended behavior, and clinical skills. A 
secondary goal is to assess learner satisfaction with the program. If 
the program is a success, there will be a new, proven resource 
available to primary care physicians to improve their ability to assess 
and treat substance use disorders. In order to evaluate the 
effectiveness of the program, information will be collected from 
primary care physicians before exposure to the Web based materials 
(pre-test), after exposure to the Web based materials (post-test), and 
4-6 weeks after the program has been completed (follow-up).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Primary care physicians who treat patients who 
have substance abuse.
    Type of Respondents: Physicians.
    The annual reporting burden is as follows:
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Average Burden Hours per Response: 0.75.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 180.

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    The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $13,500. There 
are no Capital Costs, Operating Costs, and/or Maintenance Costs to 
report.

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                                                                  Estimated
                                                 Estimated        number of      Average burden     Estimated
             Type of respondents                 number of      responses per      hours per      annual burden
                                                respondents       respondent        response     hours requested
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Primary care physicians.....................              80                3             0.75              180
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    Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the 
public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the 
following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The 
accuracy of the agency'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 those who are to 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the 
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and 
instruments, contact: Quandra Scudder, Project Officer, NIH/NIDA/CCTN, 
Room 3105, MSC 9557, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9557 
or e-mail your request, including your address to 
scudderq@nida.nih.gov.
    Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection 
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days 
of the date of this publication.

    Dated: July 21, 2010.
Mary Affeldt,
Executive Officer (OM Director), NIDA.
[FR Doc. 2010-18511 Filed 7-27-10; 8:45 am]
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