Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 46813-46814 [2011-19614]

Download as PDF 46813 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices EXHIBIT 2—ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED No. of respondents Form name Total burden hours Average hourly wage rate* Total cost burden LN Meeting Evaluation .................................................................................... Group TA Evaluation ....................................................................................... Individual TA Evaluation .................................................................................. Annual Survey ................................................................................................. Annual Interview .............................................................................................. 22 8 15 22 5 7 3 1 4 4 $40.75 40.75 40.75 40.75 40.75 $285 122 41 163 163 Total .......................................................................................................... 72 19 40.75 774 * Based upon tne mean hourly wage rate for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, from the National Compensation Survey: Occupational wages in the United States May 2009, ‘‘U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,’’ accessed on April 26, 2011. Estimated Annual Costs to the Federal Government The total cost of this contract to the government is $178,137 over the three years of the project (September 27, 2010 to September 26, 2013). Therefore, the annualized cost to the government of the evaluation of the Complex Patient LN&TAC is $59,379. EXHIBIT 3—ESTIMATED TOTAL AND ANNUALIZED COST Cost component Total cost Annualized cost Project Development ............................................................................................................................................... Data Collection Activities ......................................................................................................................................... Data Processing and Analysis ................................................................................................................................. Overhead ................................................................................................................................................................. $70,247 54,636 31,220 22,034 $23,416 18,212 10,406 7,345 Total .................................................................................................................................................................. 178,137 59,379 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Request for Comments In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, comments on AHRQ’s information collection are requested with regard to any of the following: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AHRQ healthcare research and healthcare information dissemination functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of AHRQ’s estimate of burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection(s) 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 upon the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the Agency’s subsequent request for OMB approval of the proposed information collection. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: July 21, 2011. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. 2011–19392 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-11–11JJ] 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 and send comments to Daniel L. Holcomb, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Evaluating Locally-Developed HIV Prevention Interventions for AfricanAmerican MSM in Los Angeles—New— National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Data reported from 33 states with HIV reporting indicate the burden of HIV/ AIDS is most concentrated in the African American population compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Of the 49,704 African American males diagnosed with HIV between 2001 and 2004, 54% of these cases were among men who have sex with men (MSM). In Los Angeles County (LAC), the proportion of HIV/AIDS cases among African American males attributable to male-to-male sexual transmission is E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 46814 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices even greater (75%). In the absence of an effective vaccine, behavioral interventions represent one of the few methods for reducing high HIV incidence among African American MSM (AAMSM). Unfortunately, in the third decade of the epidemic, very few of the available HIV-prevention interventions for African American populations have been designed specifically for MSM. In fact, until very recently none of CDC’s evidence-based, HIV-prevention interventions had been specifically tested for efficacy in reducing HIV transmission among MSM of color. Given the conspicuous absence of (1) Evidence-based HIV interventions and (2) outcome evaluations of existing AAMSM interventions, our collaborative team intends to address a glaring research gap by implementing a best-practices model of comprehensive program evaluation. The purpose of this project is to test, in a real world setting, the efficacy of an HIV transmission prevention intervention for reducing sexual risk among African American men who have sex with men in LAC. The project is a 3-session, group-level intervention that will provide participants with the information, motivation, and skills necessary to reduce their risk of transmitting or acquiring HIV. The intervention will be evaluated using baseline, 3 month and 6 month followup assessments. This project will also conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with 36 men in order to assess their experiences with the intervention, elicit recommendations for improving the intervention, and to better understand the factors that put African American MSM at risk for HIV. CDC is requesting a 3-year clearance for data collection. The data collection system involves screenings, limited locator information, contact information, a baseline questionnaire, client satisfaction surveys, a 3-month follow-up questionnaire, a 6-month follow-up questionnaire, and case study interviews. An estimated 700 men will be screened for eligibility in order to enroll 528 men. The baseline and follow up questionnaires contain questions about participants’ socio-demographic information, health and healthcare, sexual activity, substance use, and other psychosocial issues. The duration of each baseline, 3-month, and 6-month questionnaires are estimated to be 60 minutes; the 36 Success Case Study interviews 90 minutes; Outreach Recruitment Assessment 5 minutes; limited locator information form 5 minutes; participant contact information form 10 minutes; each client satisfaction survey 5 minutes. There is no cost to participants other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number responses per espondent Number of respondents Average burden per respondent (in hours) Total annual urden in hours Type of respondent Form name AAMSM ................................ 700 1 5/60 58 700 528 1 1 5/60 10/60 58 88 .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. Outreach Recruitment Assessment (screener). Limited Locator Information .......... Participant Contact Information Form. Baseline Questionnaire ................. Client Satisfaction Survey ............. 3 month follow up Questionnaire .. 6 month follow up Questionnaire .. Success Case Study Interview ..... 528 224 420 400 36 1 3 1 1 1 1 5/60 1 1 1.5 528 56 420 400 54 Total .............................. ....................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ 1662 AAMSM ................................ Enrolled AAMSM .................. Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled AAMSM AAMSM AAMSM AAMSM AAMSM Dated: July 27, 2011. Daniel Holcomb, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–19614 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Medicare Program; Evaluation Criteria and Standards for Quality Improvement Program Contracts (10th Statement of Work) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice with comment period. AGENCY: 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 In commenting, please refer to file code CMS–3143–NC. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile (Fax) transmission. ADDRESSES: This notice with comment period describes the general criteria we VerDate Mar<15>2010 Effective Date: August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2014. Comment Date: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on September 2, 2011. DATES: [CMS–3143–NC] SUMMARY: intend to use to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) that will enter into contracts with CMS under the 10th Statement of Work (SOW) on August 1, 2011. The evaluation of a QIOs’ performance related to their SOW will be based on evaluation criteria specified for the aims, drivers, tasks, and subtasks set forth in section J–10 of the QIOs’ 10th SOW. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 You may submit comments in one of four ways (please choose only one of the ways listed): 1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘Submit a comment’’ instructions. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address only: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3143–NC, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244–8010. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period. 3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments to the following address only: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3143–NC, Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850. E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46813-46814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19614]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-11-11JJ]


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 
and send comments to Daniel L. Holcomb, 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

    Evaluating Locally-Developed HIV Prevention Interventions for 
African-American MSM in Los Angeles--New--National Center for HIV/AIDS, 
Viral Hepatitis, STD, TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Data reported from 33 states with HIV reporting indicate the burden 
of HIV/AIDS is most concentrated in the African American population 
compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Of the 49,704 African American 
males diagnosed with HIV between 2001 and 2004, 54% of these cases were 
among men who have sex with men (MSM). In Los Angeles County (LAC), the 
proportion of HIV/AIDS cases among African American males attributable 
to male-to-male sexual transmission is

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even greater (75%). In the absence of an effective vaccine, behavioral 
interventions represent one of the few methods for reducing high HIV 
incidence among African American MSM (AAMSM). Unfortunately, in the 
third decade of the epidemic, very few of the available HIV-prevention 
interventions for African American populations have been designed 
specifically for MSM. In fact, until very recently none of CDC's 
evidence-based, HIV-prevention interventions had been specifically 
tested for efficacy in reducing HIV transmission among MSM of color. 
Given the conspicuous absence of (1) Evidence-based HIV interventions 
and (2) outcome evaluations of existing AAMSM interventions, our 
collaborative team intends to address a glaring research gap by 
implementing a best-practices model of comprehensive program 
evaluation.
    The purpose of this project is to test, in a real world setting, 
the efficacy of an HIV transmission prevention intervention for 
reducing sexual risk among African American men who have sex with men 
in LAC. The project is a 3-session, group-level intervention that will 
provide participants with the information, motivation, and skills 
necessary to reduce their risk of transmitting or acquiring HIV. The 
intervention will be evaluated using baseline, 3 month and 6 month 
follow-up assessments. This project will also conduct in-depth 
qualitative interviews with 36 men in order to assess their experiences 
with the intervention, elicit recommendations for improving the 
intervention, and to better understand the factors that put African 
American MSM at risk for HIV.
    CDC is requesting a 3-year clearance for data collection. The data 
collection system involves screenings, limited locator information, 
contact information, a baseline questionnaire, client satisfaction 
surveys, a 3-month follow-up questionnaire, a 6-month follow-up 
questionnaire, and case study interviews. An estimated 700 men will be 
screened for eligibility in order to enroll 528 men. The baseline and 
follow up questionnaires contain questions about participants' socio-
demographic information, health and healthcare, sexual activity, 
substance use, and other psychosocial issues. The duration of each 
baseline, 3-month, and 6-month questionnaires are estimated to be 60 
minutes; the 36 Success Case Study interviews 90 minutes; Outreach 
Recruitment Assessment 5 minutes; limited locator information form 5 
minutes; participant contact information form 10 minutes; each client 
satisfaction survey 5 minutes. There is no cost to participants other 
than their time.

                                                            Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                         Number        Average burden
              Type of respondent                            Form name                 Number of       responses per    per respondent     Total annual
                                                                                     respondents       respondent        (in hours)      burden in hours
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AAMSM.........................................  Outreach Recruitment Assessment                700                 1              5/60                58
                                                 (screener).
AAMSM.........................................  Limited Locator Information.....               700                 1              5/60                58
Enrolled AAMSM................................  Participant Contact Information                528                 1             10/60                88
                                                 Form.
Enrolled AAMSM................................  Baseline Questionnaire..........               528                 1                 1               528
Enrolled AAMSM................................  Client Satisfaction Survey......               224                 3              5/60                56
Enrolled AAMSM................................  3 month follow up Questionnaire.               420                 1                 1               420
Enrolled AAMSM................................  6 month follow up Questionnaire.               400                 1                 1               400
Enrolled AAMSM................................  Success Case Study Interview....                36                 1               1.5                54
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    Total.....................................  ................................  ................  ................  ................              1662
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    Dated: July 27, 2011.
Daniel Holcomb,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-19614 Filed 8-2-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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