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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Type of respondent
Form name
Adults ages 18 or older ..........
Screener for land-line users (pp. 3–8 of the NATS) ..............
Screener for cell phone users (pp. 9–11 of the NATS) .........
National Adult Tobacco Survey for landline users (pp. 12–
end of the NATS).
National Adult Tobacco Survey for cell phone users (pp.
12–end of the NATS).
Kimberly S. Lane,
Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Integrity,
Office of the Associate Director for Science,
Office of the Director, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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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 404–639–7570 and
send comments to Kimberly Lane, at
CDC, 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.
17:33 May 07, 2012
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Returning our Veterans to
Employment and Reintegration
(ROVER)-New-National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
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Proposed Project
NIOSH, under Public Law 91–596,
Sections 20 and 22 (Section 20–22,
Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970) has the responsibility to conduct
research relating to innovative methods,
techniques, and approaches dealing
with occupational safety and health
problems.
Reintegrating Post-9/11 Veterans into
civilian life and employment is
complicated by recent exposure to war
zone stressors (e.g., combat, bombs,
improvised explosive devices, injury
and death of military personnel and
civilians) and development of clinical
disorders, such as posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) and depression. PTSD,
for example, is typified by such
symptoms as re-experiencing war zone
stressors (e.g., distracting intrusive
thoughts and images, disturbing
nightmares); hyper-arousal (e.g., intense
startle response, poor concentration and
memory, constantly being on-guard,
disturbed sleep, high irritability); and
avoidance of people (family, friends, coworkers), places (such as enclosed areas,
crowds), and things (e.g., loud noises,
certain sights and smells) that remind
one of war zone stressors. Such
symptoms can have a significant impact
on the ability of a Veteran to work in a
setting with features such as other
people, enclosed work areas, constant
movement and noise, tasks that require
concentration to details or safety issues,
and stress related to requests and
feedback of supervisors or task speed
and accuracy. An approach for helping
Veterans with PTSD and other
psychiatric impairments is that of using
service dogs for assistance and support.
Although there is significant interest
in service dogs for Veterans to aid in
readjustment, the focus has not been on
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Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
125,000
41,000
56,250
1
1
1
2/60
1/60
20/60
18,750
1
20/60
employment. Although a service-dog
program ‘‘feels good’’ and has face
validity, there is a resounding lack of
empirical evidence documenting
whether the provision of service dogs is
of therapeutic benefit for persons with
PTSD—other than the generally
accepted positive effects of humananimal companionship. For example, a
descriptive review of the pet-facilitated
therapy (PFT) literature by Brodie and
Biley (1999) presages a more substantive
review by Nimer and Lundahl (2007) in
finding multiple studies with poor
research designs and other
methodological problems that made it
hard for those authors to draw firm
conclusions. Even where studies
focused on ‘‘psychological’’ outcomes,
these tended to be self-report measures
of such constructs as stress, relaxation,
loneliness, and morale. Some impact on
the behavior of children was noted;
standard measures of clinical disorders
(e.g., depression, anxiety) were not
noted.
Nimar and Lundahl (2007) conducted
a meta-analysis of the animal-assisted
therapy (AAT) literature; that is, studies
examining the incorporation of animals
in treatment plans. Over 250 studies
were located, but only 49 (20%) met the
criteria of sufficient statistical
information to estimate effect sizes.
Most of the studies utilized dogs with
children with behavior problems or
developmental disorders, or adults with
chronic mental disorders, such as
dementia or schizophrenia. None of the
studies specifically included Veterans,
and none focused on the work setting
(although several looked at animals as
an adjunct to occupational therapy). The
overall effect size for the impact of AAT
was considered to be ‘‘moderate,’’ with
no differential effects related to the
population receiving AAT—a positive
point when considering extending this
work to Veterans. Most of the outcomes
were focused on emotional well-being,
but there were positive findings for an
impact on behavioral problems (mostly
with children). In general, the literature
is problematic for the lack of
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consistency in operationally defining
AAT and its implementation, and the
poor to absent research methodology.
The present research study will focus
on the following questions.
1. Among assistance dog providers
sampled in the U.S., how many provide
services to Veterans?
2. Among assistance dog providers
that provide services to Veterans, what
are the specific strategies used or
services offered to address issues related
to Veterans and, specifically, return to
work?
3. From the perspective of assistance
dog providers, have the services or the
requests for services to assist Veterans
return to work increased, decreased, or
remained the same during the past 5
years.
businesses or non-profit organizations,
it is estimated that approximately 300 or
30% of the organizations contacted will
complete the survey.
Results of this survey will lead to
recommendations and guidance for
assistance dog providers, healthcare
professionals, researchers, and
policymakers pertaining to animalassisted interventions to help facilitate
the reintegration and reemployment of
Veterans. This survey is part of a larger
project that will identify priorities and
new opportunities for research, as well
as address policy implications
associated with public access rights
afforded to service dogs by the
Americans with Disabilities Act. There
are no costs to respondents other than
their time.
The purpose of the study is to
increase available information about
services provided to Veterans by
assistance dog training organizations.
Thus, the approach used in this study
is descriptive. The survey will be
primarily administered in a web-based
format, but it will also be administered
by mail or telephone for organizations
unable to complete the web-based
survey.
The information and the Internet link
to the web-based survey will be sent by
email to approximately 1000
organizations. This number of
organizations is estimated on the basis
of a partially completed Google search
that already identified hundreds of
assistance animal providers. On the
basis of similar surveys of small
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Avg. burden
per response
(in hrs)
Total burden
(in hrs)
Type of respondents
Form name
Representatives of service dog provider agencies.
web-based survey ........
300
1
30/60
150
Total ...............................................................
.......................................
........................
........................
........................
150
Kimberly S. Lane,
Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Integrity,
Office of the Associate Director for Science,
Office of the Director, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2012–11085 Filed 5–7–12; 8:45 am]
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HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
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srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD 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 404–639–7570 and
send comments to Ron Otten, at CDC,
1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta,
GA 30333 or send an email to
omb@cdc.gov.
VerDate Mar<15>2010
17:33 May 07, 2012
Jkt 226001
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
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Regional Training Centers—New—
National Center on Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
This program will collect program
evaluation data from participants of
trainings for medical and allied health
students and practitioners regarding
fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
(FASDs) conducted by the FASD
Regional Training Centers (RTCs)
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through a cooperative agreement with
the CDC.
Prenatal exposure to alcohol is a
leading preventable cause of birth
defects and developmental disabilities.
The term fetal alcohol spectrum
disorders (FASDs) describes the full
continuum of effects that can occur in
an individual exposed to alcohol in
utero. These effects include physical,
mental, behavioral, and learning
disabilities. All of these effects have
lifelong implications.
Health care professionals play a
crucial role in identifying women at risk
for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy and
in identifying effects of prenatal alcohol
exposure in individuals. However,
despite the data regarding alcohol
consumption among women of
childbearing age and the estimated
prevalence of FASDs, screening for
alcohol use among female patients of
childbearing age and screening for
FASDs are not yet common standards of
care. In addition, it is known from
surveys of multiple provider types that
although they might be familiar with the
teratology and clinical presentation of
FASDs, they report feeling less prepared
to identify for referral or to diagnose a
child and even less prepared to manage
and coordinate the treatment of children
with FASDs. Similarly, among
obstetrician-gynecologists, although
almost all report asking their patients
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[FR Doc No: 2012-11085]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-12-12JF]
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 404-639-7570
and send comments to Kimberly Lane, at CDC, 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
Returning our Veterans to Employment and Reintegration (ROVER)-New-
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
NIOSH, under Public Law 91-596, Sections 20 and 22 (Section 20-22,
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) has the responsibility to
conduct research relating to innovative methods, techniques, and
approaches dealing with occupational safety and health problems.
Reintegrating Post-9/11 Veterans into civilian life and employment
is complicated by recent exposure to war zone stressors (e.g., combat,
bombs, improvised explosive devices, injury and death of military
personnel and civilians) and development of clinical disorders, such as
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. PTSD, for example,
is typified by such symptoms as re-experiencing war zone stressors
(e.g., distracting intrusive thoughts and images, disturbing
nightmares); hyper-arousal (e.g., intense startle response, poor
concentration and memory, constantly being on-guard, disturbed sleep,
high irritability); and avoidance of people (family, friends, co-
workers), places (such as enclosed areas, crowds), and things (e.g.,
loud noises, certain sights and smells) that remind one of war zone
stressors. Such symptoms can have a significant impact on the ability
of a Veteran to work in a setting with features such as other people,
enclosed work areas, constant movement and noise, tasks that require
concentration to details or safety issues, and stress related to
requests and feedback of supervisors or task speed and accuracy. An
approach for helping Veterans with PTSD and other psychiatric
impairments is that of using service dogs for assistance and support.
Although there is significant interest in service dogs for Veterans
to aid in readjustment, the focus has not been on employment. Although
a service-dog program ``feels good'' and has face validity, there is a
resounding lack of empirical evidence documenting whether the provision
of service dogs is of therapeutic benefit for persons with PTSD--other
than the generally accepted positive effects of human-animal
companionship. For example, a descriptive review of the pet-facilitated
therapy (PFT) literature by Brodie and Biley (1999) presages a more
substantive review by Nimer and Lundahl (2007) in finding multiple
studies with poor research designs and other methodological problems
that made it hard for those authors to draw firm conclusions. Even
where studies focused on ``psychological'' outcomes, these tended to be
self-report measures of such constructs as stress, relaxation,
loneliness, and morale. Some impact on the behavior of children was
noted; standard measures of clinical disorders (e.g., depression,
anxiety) were not noted.
Nimar and Lundahl (2007) conducted a meta-analysis of the animal-
assisted therapy (AAT) literature; that is, studies examining the
incorporation of animals in treatment plans. Over 250 studies were
located, but only 49 (20%) met the criteria of sufficient statistical
information to estimate effect sizes. Most of the studies utilized dogs
with children with behavior problems or developmental disorders, or
adults with chronic mental disorders, such as dementia or
schizophrenia. None of the studies specifically included Veterans, and
none focused on the work setting (although several looked at animals as
an adjunct to occupational therapy). The overall effect size for the
impact of AAT was considered to be ``moderate,'' with no differential
effects related to the population receiving AAT--a positive point when
considering extending this work to Veterans. Most of the outcomes were
focused on emotional well-being, but there were positive findings for
an impact on behavioral problems (mostly with children). In general,
the literature is problematic for the lack of
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consistency in operationally defining AAT and its implementation, and
the poor to absent research methodology.
The present research study will focus on the following questions.
1. Among assistance dog providers sampled in the U.S., how many
provide services to Veterans?
2. Among assistance dog providers that provide services to
Veterans, what are the specific strategies used or services offered to
address issues related to Veterans and, specifically, return to work?
3. From the perspective of assistance dog providers, have the
services or the requests for services to assist Veterans return to work
increased, decreased, or remained the same during the past 5 years.
The purpose of the study is to increase available information about
services provided to Veterans by assistance dog training organizations.
Thus, the approach used in this study is descriptive. The survey will
be primarily administered in a web-based format, but it will also be
administered by mail or telephone for organizations unable to complete
the web-based survey.
The information and the Internet link to the web-based survey will
be sent by email to approximately 1000 organizations. This number of
organizations is estimated on the basis of a partially completed Google
search that already identified hundreds of assistance animal providers.
On the basis of similar surveys of small businesses or non-profit
organizations, it is estimated that approximately 300 or 30% of the
organizations contacted will complete the survey.
Results of this survey will lead to recommendations and guidance
for assistance dog providers, healthcare professionals, researchers,
and policymakers pertaining to animal-assisted interventions to help
facilitate the reintegration and reemployment of Veterans. This survey
is part of a larger project that will identify priorities and new
opportunities for research, as well as address policy implications
associated with public access rights afforded to service dogs by the
Americans with Disabilities Act. There are no costs to respondents
other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Avg. burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hrs) (in hrs)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Representatives of service dog web-based survey 300 1 30/60 150
provider agencies.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 150
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Kimberly S. Lane,
Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the
Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2012-11085 Filed 5-7-12; 8:45 am]
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