National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services; Notice of Meeting, 28394-28395 [2012-11598]

Download as PDF 28394 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 93 / Monday, May 14, 2012 / Notices the training. Specifically, the new cooperative agreements require the grantees to emphasize and strengthen four training areas that preliminary cross-site evaluation findings indicate require improvement: (1) Adoption law, (2) non-directive counseling, (3) adolescent development and the impact on adoption decision making, and (4) adoption types and practices. The cooperative agreements also require the grantees to increase and maximize penetration of the training within the target population of eligible health care centers. As in the previous grant period, each grantee is required to participate in the national cross-site evaluation of the extent to which the IAATP training objectives are met. The Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program Trainee Survey is the primary outcome data collection instrument for the national cross-site evaluation. Respondents complete the survey prior to receiving the training and approximately 90 days after the training, which provides an assessment of the extent to which trainees demonstrate sustained gains in their knowledge about adoption, and the impact of the training on their subsequent work with pregnant women. Extension of the pretest and follow-up data collection instruments beyond the December 31, 2012 expiration date is necessary in order to complete a crosssite evaluation of the extent to which the IAATP grantees fulfill the key objectives of the new grant period (as stated above). The data collection instruments will also continue to be utilized to determine whether the grantees achieve the core objectives of the IAATP, which include enhancing adoption knowledge within the target population; providing adoption information on an equal basis with all other options; and increasing awareness of community resources for adoption. Pretest and follow-up versions of the survey require approximately 15 and 10 minutes, respectively, to complete. The estimated response time for the followup survey includes time for respondents to access the Web-based survey and complete the survey online. Respondents will not need to implement a recordkeeping system or compile source data in order to complete the survey. Where possible, fields in the follow-up version of the survey are pre-filled with static data from the respondent’s pretest (e.g., demographics, agency type) in order to further expedite completion of the survey and minimize respondent burden. Respondents: Infant Adoption Awareness Program Trainees. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Average burden Number of instrument emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES IAATP: Trainee Survey Pretest Administration ............................................... IAATP: Trainee Survey Follow-Up Administration ........................................... Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 365. In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. Email address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. The Department specifically requests comments 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) 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:46 May 11, 2012 Jkt 226001 870 870 of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. In compliance with the requirements of Section 506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. Email address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. The Department specifically requests comments 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) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Responses per respondent Number of respondents 1 1 Hours per response 0.25 0.17 217.5 147.9 ways to minimize the burden 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. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–11526 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services; Notice of Meeting In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), notice is hereby given of the meeting of the following National Advisory body scheduled to meet during the month of June 2012. The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health will convene its seventy- E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 93 / Monday, May 14, 2012 / Notices emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES first meeting in the time and place specified below: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Name: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. Dates And Times: June 18, 2012, 9:00 a.m.–5 p.m. June 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m.–5 p.m. June 20, 2012, 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Place: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105, (816) 421–6800. Status: The meeting will be open to the public. Purpose: The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services provides counsel and recommendations to the Secretary with respect to the delivery, research, development, and administration of health and human services in rural areas. Agenda: At 9:00 a.m. on June 18, the meeting will be called to order by the Honorable Ronnie Musgrove, Chairman of the Committee. The Committee will be examining potential long term impacts on the rural healthcare infrastructure and the intersection of the Child Care and Development Fund and the Head Start program. The day will conclude with a period of public comment at approximately 4:30 p.m. At approximately 9:00 a.m. on June 19, the Committee will break into Subcommittees and depart for site visits to rural healthcare and human service providers in Kansas and Missouri. One panel from the Health Infrastructure Subcommittee will visit the Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, KS. Another panel from the Health Infrastructure Subcommittee will visit Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, MO. The Human Services panel will visit a Head Start program in Marshall, MO. The day will conclude at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown with a period of public comment at approximately 4:30 p.m. At 9:00 a.m. on June 20, the Committee will summarize key findings from the meeting and develop a work plan for the next quarter and the following meeting. For Further Information Contact: Steve Hirsch, MSLS, Executive Secretary, National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Parklawn Building, Room 5A–05, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone (301) 443–0835, Fax (301) 443–2803. Persons interested in attending any portion of the meeting should contact Aaron Wingad at the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) via telephone at (301) 443–0835 or by email at awingad@hrsa.gov. The Committee meeting agenda will be posted on ORHP’s Web site https://www.hrsa.gov/ advisorycommittees/rural/. National Institutes of Health Dated: May 8, 2012. Reva Harris, Acting Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination. [FR Doc. 2012–11598 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:46 May 11, 2012 Jkt 226001 Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Hazardous Waste Worker Training National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Division of Extramural Research and Training, NIH, HHS. SUMMARY: 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 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Proposed Collection: Title: Hazardous Waste Worker Training—42 CFR part 65. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of OMB No. 0925– 0348 and expiration date September 30, 2012. Need and Use of Information Collection: This request for OMB review and approval of the information collection is required by regulation 42 CFR part 65(a)(6). The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) was given major responsibility for initiating a worker safety and health training program under Section 126 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) for hazardous waste workers and emergency responders. A network of non-profit organizations that are committed to protecting workers and their communities by delivering highquality, peer-reviewed safety and health curricula to target populations of hazardous waste workers and emergency responders has been developed. In twenty-four years (FY 1987–2011), the NIEHS Worker Training program has successfully supported 20 primary grantees that have trained more than 2.7 million workers across the country and presented over 160,913 classroom and hands-on training courses, which have accounted for nearly 36 million contact hours of actual training. Generally, the grant will initially be for one year, and subsequent continuation awards are also for one year at a time. Grantees must submit a separate application to have the support continued for each subsequent year. Grantees are to provide information in accordance with S65.4(a), (b), (c) and 65.6(a) on the nature, duration, and purpose of the training, selection AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28395 criteria for trainees’ qualifications and competency of the project director and staff, cooperative agreements in the case of joint applications, the adequacy of training plans and resources, including budget and curriculum, and response to meeting training criteria in OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Regulations (29 CFR 1910.120). As a cooperative agreement, there are additional requirements for the progress report section of the application. Grantees are to provide their information in hard copy as well as enter information into the WETP Grantee Data Management System. The information collected is used by the Director through officers, employees, experts, and consultants to evaluate applications based on technical merit to determine whether to make awards. Frequency of Response: Biannual. Affected Public: Non-profit organizations. Type of Respondents: Grantees. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 20; Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2; Average Burden Hours per Response: 14; and Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 560. The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $18,200. There are no Capital Costs, Operating Costs and/or Maintenance Costs to report. Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact: Joseph T. Hughes, Jr., Director, Worker Education and Training Branch, Division of Extramural Research and Training, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or call non-toll-free number (919) E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 93 (Monday, May 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28394-28395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11598]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services; 
Notice of Meeting

    In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), notice is hereby given of the meeting 
of the following National Advisory body scheduled to meet during the 
month of June 2012.
    The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health will convene its 
seventy-

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first meeting in the time and place specified below:

    Name: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human 
Services.
    Dates And Times:
June 18, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 20, 2012, 8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
    Place: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, 
Kansas City, MO 64105, (816) 421-6800.
    Status: The meeting will be open to the public.
    Purpose: The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and 
Human Services provides counsel and recommendations to the Secretary 
with respect to the delivery, research, development, and 
administration of health and human services in rural areas.
    Agenda: At 9:00 a.m. on June 18, the meeting will be called to 
order by the Honorable Ronnie Musgrove, Chairman of the Committee. 
The Committee will be examining potential long term impacts on the 
rural healthcare infrastructure and the intersection of the Child 
Care and Development Fund and the Head Start program. The day will 
conclude with a period of public comment at approximately 4:30 p.m.
    At approximately 9:00 a.m. on June 19, the Committee will break 
into Subcommittees and depart for site visits to rural healthcare 
and human service providers in Kansas and Missouri. One panel from 
the Health Infrastructure Subcommittee will visit the Hiawatha 
Community Hospital in Hiawatha, KS. Another panel from the Health 
Infrastructure Subcommittee will visit Carroll County Memorial 
Hospital in Carrollton, MO. The Human Services panel will visit a 
Head Start program in Marshall, MO. The day will conclude at the 
Kansas City Marriott Downtown with a period of public comment at 
approximately 4:30 p.m.
    At 9:00 a.m. on June 20, the Committee will summarize key 
findings from the meeting and develop a work plan for the next 
quarter and the following meeting.
    For Further Information Contact: Steve Hirsch, MSLS, Executive 
Secretary, National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human 
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Parklawn 
Building, Room 5A-05, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 
Telephone (301) 443-0835, Fax (301) 443-2803.
    Persons interested in attending any portion of the meeting 
should contact Aaron Wingad at the Office of Rural Health Policy 
(ORHP) via telephone at (301) 443-0835 or by email at 
awingad@hrsa.gov. The Committee meeting agenda will be posted on 
ORHP's Web site https://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/rural/.

    Dated: May 8, 2012.
Reva Harris,
Acting Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination.
[FR Doc. 2012-11598 Filed 5-11-12; 8:45 am]
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