Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 28786-28787 [2011-12171]

Download as PDF 28786 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 18, 2011 / Notices Background Information on the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors The BSC is a technical advisory body comprised of scientists from the public and private sectors that provides primary scientific oversight to the NTP. Specifically, the BSC advises the NTP on matters of scientific program content, both present and future, and conducts periodic review of the program for the purpose of determining and advising on the scientific merit of its activities and their overall scientific quality. Its members are selected from recognized authorities knowledgeable in fields such as toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, biochemistry, epidemiology, risk assessment, carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, molecular biology, behavioral toxicology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, reproductive toxicology or teratology, and biostatistics. Members serve overlapping terms of up to four years. The BSC usually meets biannually. Dated: May 11, 2011. John R. Bucher, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. 2011–12272 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–11–11FK] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD 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 projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404–639–5960 or send comments to Daniel Holcomb, CDC 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 Mar<15>2010 16:31 May 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 Exploring the OSH Needs of Small Construction Business—New—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The mission of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to promote safety and health at work for all people through research and prevention. In this capacity, NIOSH will conduct in-depth interviews designed to assess perceptions and opinions among the target audience, small construction business owners, and to provide content for the development of a survey to assess the occupational safety and health needs and motivators for seeking occupational safety and health (OSH) information among small construction business owners. Exploring the OSH Needs of Small Construction Business is a four year field study for which the overall goal is to identify the occupational safety and health (OSH) needs of small construction businesses (SCBs), and to inform methods that will successfully motivate SCB owners to seek OSH training relevant to their unique work situations. The data gathered in this study regarding SCB owners businesses’ specific training needs, motivational factors, and preferred information sources will be of significant practical value when designing and implementing future interventions. As part of this project, a survey will be developed to assess SCB owners businesses’ specific training needs, motivational factors, and preferred information sources. The proposed indepth interviews described here are a critical step toward the development of this survey. Phase 1 of this project included interview development and revision. The goal of Phase 2 of this project is to gather key-informant perceptions and opinions among the target audience, small construction business owners in the greater Cincinnati area with 10 or fewer employees. Data gathered from in-depth interviews will provide response content for the development of a survey to assess the occupational safety and PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 health needs and motivators for seeking OSH information among small construction business owners. That is, the results of these interviews will be analyzed to identify common sets of responses, and these responses will be used in the development of the survey mentioned above. Construction had the most fatal injuries of any sector, with 1,178 fatalities in 2006 (21% of total) (U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2008). More than 79% of construction businesses employ fewer than 10 employees (CPWR, 2007), and this establishment size experiences the highest fatality rate within construction (U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2008). The need for reaching this population with effective, affordable, and culturally appropriate training has been documented in publications and is increasingly becoming an institutional priority at NIOSH. Given the numerous obstacles which small construction business owners face in effectively managing occupational safety and health (e.g., financial and time constraints), there is a need for identifying the most crucial components of occupational safety and health training. Additionally, previous investigations suggest a need for persuading small construction business owners to seek out occupational safety and health training. This interview will be administered to a sample of approximately 30 owners of construction businesses with 10 or fewer employees from the Greater Cincinnati area. The sample size is based on recommendations related to qualitative interview methods and the research team’s prior experience. Participants for this data collection will be recruited with the assistance of contractors who have successfully performed similar tasks for NIOSH in the past. Participants will be compensated for their time. The interview questionnaire will be administered verbally to participants in English. Once this study is complete, results will be made available via various means including print publications and the agency Internet site. The information gathered by this project could be used by OSHA to determine guidelines for the development of appropriate training materials for small construction businesses. The results of this project will benefit construction workers by developing recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of occupational safety and health outreach methods specifically targeted to small construction businesses. Although beyond the scope of this study, it is expected that improved use of OSH programs will E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 28787 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 18, 2011 / Notices lower rates of injuries and fatalities for workers. NIOSH expects to complete data collection no later than May 2012. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) SCBs ................................................................................................................ 30 1 1.5 45 ........................ ........................ ........................ 45 Total .......................................................................................................... Dated: May 12, 2011. Daniel Holcomb, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–12171 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30-Day-11–0109] 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 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Proposed Project Respiratory Protective Devices—42 CFR part 84—Regulation 0920–0109Extension—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description This data collection was formerly named Respiratory Protective Devices 30 CFR part 11 but in 1995, the respirator standard was moved to 42 CFR part 84. The regulatory authority for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certification program for respiratory protective devices is found in the Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:31 May 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 577a, 651 et seq., and 657(g)) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 3, 5, 7, 811, 842(h), 844). These regulations have as their basis the performance tests and criteria for approval of respirators used by millions of American construction workers, miners, painters, asbestos removal workers, fabric mill workers, and fire fighters. Regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) also require the use of NIOSHapproved respirators. These regulations also establish methods for respirator manufacturers to submit respirators for testing under the regulation and have them certified as NIOSH-approved if they meet the criteria given in the above regulation. NIOSH, in accordance with 42 CFR Part 84: (1) Issues certificates of approval for respirators which have met specified construction, performance, and protection requirements; (2) establishes procedures and requirements to be met in filing applications for approval; (3) specifies minimum requirements and methods to be employed by NIOSH and by applicants in conducting inspections, examinations, and tests to determine effectiveness of respirators; (4) establishes a schedule of fees to be charged applicants for testing and certification, and (5) establishes approval labeling requirements. Information is collected from those who request services under 42 CFR part 84 in order to properly establish the scope and intent of request. Information collected from requests for respirator approval functions includes contact information and information about factors likely to affect respirator performance and use. Such information includes, but is not necessarily limited to, respirator design, manufacturing methods and materials, quality assurance plans and procedures, and user instruction and draft labels, as specified in the regulation. The main instrument for data collection for respirator approval PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total burden (in hours) functions is the SAF, Standard Application for the Approval of Respirators, currently Version 7. A replacement instrument, SAF V.8, which collects the same information is available for applicants without the requisite software environment for V.7. Respirator manufacturers are the respondents (estimated to average 75 each year over the years 2011–2013) and upon completion of the SAF their requests for approval are evaluated. Although there is no cost to respondents to submit an application other than their time to participate, respondents requesting respirator approval are required to submit fees for necessary testing as specified in 42 CFR 84.20–22, 84.66, 84.258 and 84.1102. In calendar year 2010 $395,564.00 was accepted. Applicants are required to provide test data that shows that the respirator is capable of meeting the specified requirements in 42 CFR part 84. The requirement for submitted test data is likely to be satisfied by standard testing performed by the manufacturer, and no extra burden is expected. 42 CFR part 84 approvals offer corroboration that approved respirators are produced to certain quality standards. Although 42 CFR part 84 Subpart E prescribes certain quality standards, it is not expected that requiring approved quality standards will impose an additional cost burden over similarly effective quality standards that are not approved under 42 CFR Part 84. Manufacturers with current approvals are subject to site audits by the Institute or its agents. There is no fee associated with audits. Audits may occur periodically or as a result of a reported issue. An average of 61 site audits were conducted annually over the calendar years 2008–2010, and this rate is expected to continue. There are no costs to the respondents other than their time. The total estimated annual burden hours are 138,840. E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28786-28787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12171]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-11-11FK]


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 Daniel Holcomb, CDC 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) 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

    Exploring the OSH Needs of Small Construction Business--New--
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The mission of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health (NIOSH) is to promote safety and health at work for all people 
through research and prevention. In this capacity, NIOSH will conduct 
in-depth interviews designed to assess perceptions and opinions among 
the target audience, small construction business owners, and to provide 
content for the development of a survey to assess the occupational 
safety and health needs and motivators for seeking occupational safety 
and health (OSH) information among small construction business owners.
    Exploring the OSH Needs of Small Construction Business is a four 
year field study for which the overall goal is to identify the 
occupational safety and health (OSH) needs of small construction 
businesses (SCBs), and to inform methods that will successfully 
motivate SCB owners to seek OSH training relevant to their unique work 
situations. The data gathered in this study regarding SCB owners 
businesses' specific training needs, motivational factors, and 
preferred information sources will be of significant practical value 
when designing and implementing future interventions.
    As part of this project, a survey will be developed to assess SCB 
owners businesses' specific training needs, motivational factors, and 
preferred information sources. The proposed in-depth interviews 
described here are a critical step toward the development of this 
survey. Phase 1 of this project included interview development and 
revision. The goal of Phase 2 of this project is to gather key-
informant perceptions and opinions among the target audience, small 
construction business owners in the greater Cincinnati area with 10 or 
fewer employees. Data gathered from in-depth interviews will provide 
response content for the development of a survey to assess the 
occupational safety and health needs and motivators for seeking OSH 
information among small construction business owners. That is, the 
results of these interviews will be analyzed to identify common sets of 
responses, and these responses will be used in the development of the 
survey mentioned above.
    Construction had the most fatal injuries of any sector, with 1,178 
fatalities in 2006 (21% of total) (U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2008). More 
than 79% of construction businesses employ fewer than 10 employees 
(CPWR, 2007), and this establishment size experiences the highest 
fatality rate within construction (U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2008). The need 
for reaching this population with effective, affordable, and culturally 
appropriate training has been documented in publications and is 
increasingly becoming an institutional priority at NIOSH. Given the 
numerous obstacles which small construction business owners face in 
effectively managing occupational safety and health (e.g., financial 
and time constraints), there is a need for identifying the most crucial 
components of occupational safety and health training. Additionally, 
previous investigations suggest a need for persuading small 
construction business owners to seek out occupational safety and health 
training.
    This interview will be administered to a sample of approximately 30 
owners of construction businesses with 10 or fewer employees from the 
Greater Cincinnati area. The sample size is based on recommendations 
related to qualitative interview methods and the research team's prior 
experience.
    Participants for this data collection will be recruited with the 
assistance of contractors who have successfully performed similar tasks 
for NIOSH in the past. Participants will be compensated for their time. 
The interview questionnaire will be administered verbally to 
participants in English.
    Once this study is complete, results will be made available via 
various means including print publications and the agency Internet 
site. The information gathered by this project could be used by OSHA to 
determine guidelines for the development of appropriate training 
materials for small construction businesses. The results of this 
project will benefit construction workers by developing recommendations 
for increasing the effectiveness of occupational safety and health 
outreach methods specifically targeted to small construction 
businesses. Although beyond the scope of this study, it is expected 
that improved use of OSH programs will

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lower rates of injuries and fatalities for workers.
    NIOSH expects to complete data collection no later than May 2012. 
There is no cost to respondents other than their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                   Number of     Average  burden
                 Respondents                      Number of      responses per    per  response    Total burden
                                                 respondents       respondent       (in hours)      (in hours)
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SCBs.........................................              30                1              1.5               45
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    Total....................................  ...............  ...............  ...............              45
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    Dated: May 12, 2011.
Daniel Holcomb,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-12171 Filed 5-17-11; 8:45 am]
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