Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review, 12594-12595 [2012-4947]

Download as PDF 12594 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 41 / Thursday, March 1, 2012 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Director, Division of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 877–222–7570. Information requests can also be submitted by email to DCAS@CDC.GOV. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2012–4953 Filed 2–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of Employees From the Rocky Flats Plant in Golden, CO, To Be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: NIOSH gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees from the Rocky Flats Plant in Golden, Colorado, to be included in the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for the class being evaluated, subject to revision as warranted by the evaluation, is as follows: Facility: Rocky Flats Plant. Location: Golden, Colorado. Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All employees of the Department of Energy, its predecessor agencies, and their contractors and subcontractors. Period of Employment: January 1, 1972 through December 31, 1989. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Director, Division of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 877–222–7570. Information requests can also be submitted by email to DCAS@CDC.GOV. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2012–4961 Filed 2–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Feb 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [30-Day–12–12BL] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639–7570 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. Proposed Project Biomonitoring of Great Lakes Populations Program—New—Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Great Lakes Basin has suffered decades of pollution and ecosystem damage. In 1987, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement listed 40 Areas of Concern (AOCs) representing the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes Basin. Many chemicals persist in Great Lakes sediments, as well as in wildlife and humans. These chemicals can build up in the aquatic food chain. Eating contaminated fish is a known route of human exposure. In 2009, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) was enacted in Public Law 111–88. The GLRI makes Great Lakes restoration a national priority for 16 federal agencies. The GLRI is led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Under a 2010 interagency agreement with the U.S. EPA, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced a funding opportunity called the ‘‘Biomonitoring of Great Lakes Populations Program’’ (CDC–RFA– TS10–1001). This applied public health program aims to measure Great Lakes chemicals in human blood and urine. These measures will be a baseline for the GLRI and future restoration activities. The measures will be compared to available national estimates. This program also PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 aims to take these measures from people who may be at higher risk of harm from chemical exposures. Three states were funded for this program: Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. The health departments in these states will look at seven AOCs and four types of sensitive adults: Michigan—urban anglers in the Detroit River and the Saginaw River and Bay AOCs; Minnesota—American Indians near the St. Louis River AOC; and New York—licensed anglers and immigrants from Burma and their family members living in four Lake Ontario and Lake Erie AOCs. These include the Rochester Embayment AOC, the Eighteenmile Creek AOC, and the AOCs along the Niagara and Buffalo Rivers. Each state will use its own way to ask people to take part in the study. In Michigan, people fishing along the shores of the Detroit River and Saginaw River and Bay will be asked a few questions to see if they are willing to take part in the study. In Minnesota, American Indians will be randomly chosen from a list of people who get local tribal health clinic and social services. They will be contacted by trained staff to take part in the study. In New York, names from the state licensed angler database will be chosen at random. These people will be contacted by mail and telephone to take part in the study. Another group, immigrants who moved from Burma to Buffalo, NY, will work with trained study staff to get their people to take part in the study. All respondents who consent will give blood and urine specimens. Their blood and urine will be tested for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, lead, and pesticides. Pesticides will include mirex, hexachlorobenzene, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE). Each state will test blood and urine for other chemicals of local concern. Respondents will also be interviewed. They will be asked about demographic and lifestyle factors, hobbies, and types of jobs, which can contribute to chemical exposure. Some diet questions will be asked, too, with a focus on eating Great Lakes fish. There is no cost to respondents other than their time spent in the study. The estimated annualized burden hours are 713 hours. The ATSDR is requesting approval to conduct this information collection for two years. The ATSDR is authorized to conduct this program under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 12595 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 41 / Thursday, March 1, 2012 / Notices Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Type of respondent Form name Michigan Shoreline Anglers ............................ Screening Questionnaire ................................ Telephone Questions for Scheduling Appointments. Informed Consent ........................................... Biomonitoring Questionnaire .......................... Recruitment Calling Script ............................. Refusal Questions Form ................................ Individual Consent Form ................................ Contact Information Form .............................. Study Participant Questionnaire .................... Clinic Visit Form ............................................. Participation Record ....................................... Mail-in Eligibility Screening Survey ................ Online Eligibility Screening Survey ................ Telephone Script for Non-responders to Screening. Telephone Script for Eligible Responders to Screening. Informed Consent ........................................... Interview Questionnaire ................................. Eligibility Screening Survey ............................ Informed Consent ........................................... Interview Questionnaire ................................. Network Size Questions for Respondent Driven Sampling. American Indians from Minnesota .................. New York State Licensed Anglers .................. Immigrants from Burma and Descendants ..... Kimberly S. Lane, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2012–4947 Filed 2–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60-Day–12–0338] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review 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 404–639–7570 or send comments to Kimberly Lane, CDC Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D–74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Feb 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 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 Annual Submission of the Ingredients Added to, and the Quantity of Nicotine Contained in, Smokeless Tobacco Manufactured, Imported, or Packaged in the U.S. (OMB No. 0920–0338, exp. 9/ 30/2012)—Extension—Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The oral use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) products represents a significant health risk. Smokeless tobacco products contain carcinogens which can cause PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) 350 250 1 1 5/60 7/60 200 200 312 62 250 250 250 250 250 300 450 500 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/60 54/60 5/60 2/60 3/60 2/60 30/60 1/60 3/60 5/60 5/60 5/60 150 1 5/60 200 200 92 50 50 50 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/60 30/60 5/60 1/60 1 5/60 cancer and a number of non-cancerous oral conditions, as well as leading to nicotine addiction and dependence. Furthermore, SLT use is not a safe substitute for cigarette smoking. Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), has primary responsibility for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) smoking and health program. HHS’s overall goal is to reduce death and disability resulting from the use of smokeless tobacco products and other forms of tobacco through programs of information, education and research. The Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 (CSTHEA, 15 U.S.C. 4401 et seq., Pub. L. 99–252) requires each person who manufactures, packages, or imports smokeless tobacco products to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a list of ingredients added to tobacco in the manufacture of smokeless tobacco products. CSTHEA further requires submission of the quantity of nicotine contained in each smokeless tobacco product. Finally, the legislation authorizes HHS to undertake research, and to report to Congress (as E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 41 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12594-12595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4947]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

[30-Day-12-12BL]

Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-7570 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.

Proposed Project

Biomonitoring of Great Lakes Populations Program--New--Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

The Great Lakes Basin has suffered decades of pollution and
ecosystem damage. In 1987, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
listed 40 Areas of Concern (AOCs) representing the most polluted areas
in the Great Lakes Basin. Many chemicals persist in Great Lakes
sediments, as well as in wildlife and humans. These chemicals can build
up in the aquatic food chain. Eating contaminated fish is a known route
of human exposure.
In 2009, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) was enacted
in Public Law 111-88. The GLRI makes Great Lakes restoration a national
priority for 16 federal agencies. The GLRI is led by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Under a 2010 interagency
agreement with the U.S. EPA, the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced a funding opportunity called the
``Biomonitoring of Great Lakes Populations Program'' (CDC-RFA-TS10-
1001).
This applied public health program aims to measure Great Lakes
chemicals in human blood and urine. These measures will be a baseline
for the GLRI and future restoration activities. The measures will be
compared to available national estimates. This program also aims to
take these measures from people who may be at higher risk of harm from
chemical exposures.
Three states were funded for this program: Michigan, Minnesota, and
New York. The health departments in these states will look at seven
AOCs and four types of sensitive adults: Michigan--urban anglers in the
Detroit River and the Saginaw River and Bay AOCs; Minnesota--American
Indians near the St. Louis River AOC; and New York--licensed anglers
and immigrants from Burma and their family members living in four Lake
Ontario and Lake Erie AOCs. These include the Rochester Embayment AOC,
the Eighteenmile Creek AOC, and the AOCs along the Niagara and Buffalo
Rivers.
Each state will use its own way to ask people to take part in the
study. In Michigan, people fishing along the shores of the Detroit
River and Saginaw River and Bay will be asked a few questions to see if
they are willing to take part in the study. In Minnesota, American
Indians will be randomly chosen from a list of people who get local
tribal health clinic and social services. They will be contacted by
trained staff to take part in the study. In New York, names from the
state licensed angler database will be chosen at random. These people
will be contacted by mail and telephone to take part in the study.
Another group, immigrants who moved from Burma to Buffalo, NY, will
work with trained study staff to get their people to take part in the
study.
All respondents who consent will give blood and urine specimens.
Their blood and urine will be tested for polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs), mercury, lead, and pesticides. Pesticides will include mirex,
hexachlorobenzene, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and
dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE). Each state will test blood and
urine for other chemicals of local concern. Respondents will also be
interviewed. They will be asked about demographic and lifestyle
factors, hobbies, and types of jobs, which can contribute to chemical
exposure. Some diet questions will be asked, too, with a focus on
eating Great Lakes fish. There is no cost to respondents other than
their time spent in the study. The estimated annualized burden hours
are 713 hours. The ATSDR is requesting approval to conduct this
information collection for two years.
The ATSDR is authorized to conduct this program under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
of 1980, as amended by the Superfund

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Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.

Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number Average burden
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Michigan Shoreline Anglers............ Screening Questionnaire. 350 1 5/60
Telephone Questions for 250 1 7/60
Scheduling Appointments.
Informed Consent........ 200 1 1/60
Biomonitoring 200 1 54/60
Questionnaire.
American Indians from Minnesota....... Recruitment Calling 312 1 5/60
Script.
Refusal Questions Form.. 62 1 2/60
Individual Consent Form. 250 1 3/60
Contact Information Form 250 1 2/60
Study Participant 250 1 30/60
Questionnaire.
Clinic Visit Form....... 250 1 1/60
Participation Record.... 250 1 3/60
New York State Licensed Anglers....... Mail-in Eligibility 300 1 5/60
Screening Survey.
Online Eligibility 450 1 5/60
Screening Survey.
Telephone Script for Non- 500 1 5/60
responders to Screening.
Telephone Script for 150 1 5/60
Eligible Responders to
Screening.
Informed Consent........ 200 1 1/60
Interview Questionnaire. 200 1 30/60
Immigrants from Burma and Descendants. Eligibility Screening 92 1 5/60
Survey.
Informed Consent........ 50 1 1/60
Interview Questionnaire. 50 1 1
Network Size Questions 50 1 5/60
for Respondent Driven
Sampling.
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Kimberly S. Lane,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2012-4947 Filed 2-29-12; 8:45 am]
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