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retain ownership of First Bank Corp.,
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of The First National Bank of Fort
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Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60Day–12–12AM]
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 Holcomb, CDC
Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton
Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or
send an email 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
Prospective Birth Cohort Study
Involving Environmental Uranium
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Exposure in the Navajo Nation (U01)—
New—National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH) and
Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Navajo Nation includes 16
million acres of New Mexico, Utah and
Arizona. It is the largest Alaska Native/
American Indian Reservation in the
United States. From 1948 to 1986, many
uranium mining and milling operations
took place in the Navajo Nation, leaving
a large amount of uranium
contamination on the reservation.
Several studies have reported that
uranium mostly damages the kidneys
and urinary system. However, there is
not much research data on uranium
exposure and poor birth and
reproductive health outcomes. Research
involving prenatal exposure to uranium
may help to understand and prevent
some unfavorable child and maternal
health outcomes.
There are important health differences
concerning birth outcomes and prenatal
care in the Navajo Nation. According to
the Indian Health Service Regional
Differences in Indian Health 2002–2003
Edition, the infant death rate among the
Navajo people is 8.5 deaths per 1000
live births, compared to 6.9 deaths per
1000 live births among all races. Only
61% of Navajo mothers with live births
received prenatal care in the first
trimester as compared to 83% of all U.S.
mothers. Early and regular prenatal care
is a major predicator of positive birth
outcomes. Due to the health differences
in birth outcomes and the chance for
environmental uranium exposure in the
Navajo Nation, ATSDR decided that the
upcoming study must include education
of women and their families about the
importance of prenatal care and the
potential poor health risks associated
with exposure to uranium.
The House Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform requested that
federal agencies develop a plan to
address health and environmental
impacts of uranium contamination in
the Navajo Nation. As a result of this
request, ATSDR awarded a research
cooperative agreement to University of
New Mexico Community Environmental
Health Program (UNM–CEHP) entitled
‘‘A Prospective Birth Cohort Study
Involving Environmental Uranium
Exposure in the Navajo Nation (U01),’’
in August 2010. ATSDR and UNM–
CEHP are working with the Navajo Area
Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Navajo
Nation Division of Health (NNDOH),
Navajo Nation Environmental Protection
Agency (NNEPA), and Navajo culture
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and language specialists to carry out the
study. The study will examine
reproductive outcomes in pregnant
women, follow and assess their children
from birth to 1 year of age, and create
a system to follow up the infants
through childhood up to 6 years of age
to evaluate the impact of uranium
exposure on biological and psychosocial
endpoints. Biological sample analysis,
surveys, and developmental screenings
will be performed during this research
period for each participant.
In addition to investigating the role of
uranium and other chemicals in the
environment on birth outcomes and
development, the prospective study may
aid in understanding causes and
prevention measures of chronic
conditions. Several research studies
have shown that exposure to chemicals
in the environment during prenatal and
postnatal periods can affect the
development of adult chronic diseases.
The study will also provide broad
public health benefits for Navajo
communities through outreach and
education on environmental prenatal
risks and early assessment. Referrals
will also be provided for known
developmental delays.
Participants will include Native
American mothers from age 14 to 45
with verification of pregnancy who have
lived in the study area for at least 5
years. Also, participants must consent to
receive prenatal care and deliver at one
of the healthcare facilities that are
taking part in the study (Northern
Navajo Medical Center, Chinle
Comprehensive Health Care Facility,
Gallup Indian Medical Center, Tuba
City Regional Health-Care Corporation,
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or Tsehootsooı Medical Center). Fathers
will be included in the study with
consent regardless of age or residence.
We estimate that 550 pregnant women
and fathers per year must be enrolled in
the study to obtain adequate statistical
power. A 10% pregnancy loss will be
assumed, which would result in 500
live births per year. Therefore, the total
anticipated sample size is 1,500 motherinfant pairs over the three years of the
study.
The survey instruments for pregnant
mothers include the following:
Enrollment Survey, Nutritional
Assessment/Food Intake Questionnaire,
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ–I),
Mullen Stages of Early Development
(MSEL), and Postpartum Surveys. An
enrollment survey for fathers who agree
to participate will also be administered.
Community Health and Environmental
Research Specialists (CHERS) will
administer surveys using a CDCapproved electronic data entry system.
Survey instruments were designed to
collect demographic information, assess
potential environmental health risks,
and mother-child interactions. The
survey instruments were developed
based on previous surveys conducted by
Dine’ Network for Environmental Health
(DiNEH) Project, the National Children’s
Study, and by other birth cohort studies
that have been conducted among other
indigenous populations. The final
format of the survey instruments was
modified based on review and input
from the Navajo Nation community
liaison group and associated Navajo
staff to address issues such as cultural
sensitivity, comprehension and
language translation.
There is no cost to the respondents
other than their time to participate in
the study. The total estimated annual
burden hours equals 3550.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
Number of respondents
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden response
(hours)
550
500
1
4
2
15/60
1100
500
500
500
500
1
1
4
15/60
1
15/60
125
500
500
Father ...........................................
Enrollment Survey .................................
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (2,6,9
12 months).
Mullen Stages of Early Development ....
Postpartum Survey (0 months) .............
Post-partum Survey (2, 6, 9, 12
months).
Enrollment Survey .................................
550
1
90/60
825
Total ......................................
................................................................
........................
........................
........................
3550
Type of respondent
Form name
Mother ..........................................
Dated: November 16, 2011.
Daniel Holcomb,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-12-12AM]
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 Holcomb, CDC Reports Clearance Officer,
1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email 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
Prospective Birth Cohort Study Involving Environmental Uranium
Exposure in the Navajo Nation (U01)--New--National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Navajo Nation includes 16 million acres of New Mexico, Utah and
Arizona. It is the largest Alaska Native/American Indian Reservation in
the United States. From 1948 to 1986, many uranium mining and milling
operations took place in the Navajo Nation, leaving a large amount of
uranium contamination on the reservation. Several studies have reported
that uranium mostly damages the kidneys and urinary system. However,
there is not much research data on uranium exposure and poor birth and
reproductive health outcomes. Research involving prenatal exposure to
uranium may help to understand and prevent some unfavorable child and
maternal health outcomes.
There are important health differences concerning birth outcomes
and prenatal care in the Navajo Nation. According to the Indian Health
Service Regional Differences in Indian Health 2002-2003 Edition, the
infant death rate among the Navajo people is 8.5 deaths per 1000 live
births, compared to 6.9 deaths per 1000 live births among all races.
Only 61% of Navajo mothers with live births received prenatal care in
the first trimester as compared to 83% of all U.S. mothers. Early and
regular prenatal care is a major predicator of positive birth outcomes.
Due to the health differences in birth outcomes and the chance for
environmental uranium exposure in the Navajo Nation, ATSDR decided that
the upcoming study must include education of women and their families
about the importance of prenatal care and the potential poor health
risks associated with exposure to uranium.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requested
that federal agencies develop a plan to address health and
environmental impacts of uranium contamination in the Navajo Nation. As
a result of this request, ATSDR awarded a research cooperative
agreement to University of New Mexico Community Environmental Health
Program (UNM-CEHP) entitled ``A Prospective Birth Cohort Study
Involving Environmental Uranium Exposure in the Navajo Nation (U01),''
in August 2010. ATSDR and UNM-CEHP are working with the Navajo Area
Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Navajo Nation Division of Health
(NNDOH), Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency (NNEPA), and
Navajo culture
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and language specialists to carry out the study. The study will examine
reproductive outcomes in pregnant women, follow and assess their
children from birth to 1 year of age, and create a system to follow up
the infants through childhood up to 6 years of age to evaluate the
impact of uranium exposure on biological and psychosocial endpoints.
Biological sample analysis, surveys, and developmental screenings will
be performed during this research period for each participant.
In addition to investigating the role of uranium and other
chemicals in the environment on birth outcomes and development, the
prospective study may aid in understanding causes and prevention
measures of chronic conditions. Several research studies have shown
that exposure to chemicals in the environment during prenatal and
postnatal periods can affect the development of adult chronic diseases.
The study will also provide broad public health benefits for Navajo
communities through outreach and education on environmental prenatal
risks and early assessment. Referrals will also be provided for known
developmental delays.
Participants will include Native American mothers from age 14 to 45
with verification of pregnancy who have lived in the study area for at
least 5 years. Also, participants must consent to receive prenatal care
and deliver at one of the healthcare facilities that are taking part in
the study (Northern Navajo Medical Center, Chinle Comprehensive Health
Care Facility, Gallup Indian Medical Center, Tuba City Regional Health-
Care Corporation, or Ts[eacute]hootsoo[iacute] Medical Center). Fathers
will be included in the study with consent regardless of age or
residence. We estimate that 550 pregnant women and fathers per year
must be enrolled in the study to obtain adequate statistical power. A
10% pregnancy loss will be assumed, which would result in 500 live
births per year. Therefore, the total anticipated sample size is 1,500
mother-infant pairs over the three years of the study.
The survey instruments for pregnant mothers include the following:
Enrollment Survey, Nutritional Assessment/Food Intake Questionnaire,
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-I), Mullen Stages of Early
Development (MSEL), and Postpartum Surveys. An enrollment survey for
fathers who agree to participate will also be administered. Community
Health and Environmental Research Specialists (CHERS) will administer
surveys using a CDC-approved electronic data entry system. Survey
instruments were designed to collect demographic information, assess
potential environmental health risks, and mother-child interactions.
The survey instruments were developed based on previous surveys
conducted by Dine' Network for Environmental Health (DiNEH) Project,
the National Children's Study, and by other birth cohort studies that
have been conducted among other indigenous populations. The final
format of the survey instruments was modified based on review and input
from the Navajo Nation community liaison group and associated Navajo
staff to address issues such as cultural sensitivity, comprehension and
language translation.
There is no cost to the respondents other than their time to
participate in the study. The total estimated annual burden hours
equals 3550.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per response Total burden
respondents respondent (hours) (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mother........................ Enrollment 550 1 2 1100
Survey.
Ages and Stages 500 4 15/60 500
Questionnaire
(2,6,9 12
months).
Mullen Stages of 500 1 15/60 125
Early
Development.
Postpartum 500 1 1 500
Survey (0
months).
Post-partum 500 4 15/60 500
Survey (2, 6,
9, 12 months).
Father........................ Enrollment 550 1 90/60 825
Survey.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 3550
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Dated: November 16, 2011.
Daniel Holcomb,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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