Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review, 20920-20921 [2013-08067]

Download as PDF 20920 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 67 / Monday, April 8, 2013 / Notices inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The applications will also be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than May 3, 2013. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Chapelle Davis, Assistant Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: 1. Bond Street Management, LLC, Bond Street Investors, LLC, and Bond Street Holdings Inc., all in Weston, Florida; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Atlantic Coast Bank, N.A., Waycross, Georgia, upon its conversion from a federal savings bank to a national bank. In connection with this application, Applicants also have applied to acquire Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation, and indirectly acquire Atlantic Coast Bank, FSB, both in Jacksonville, Florida, and thereby engage in operating a savings association, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(4)(ii). B. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Yvonne Sparks, Community Development Officer) P.O. Box 442, St. Louis, Missouri 63166–2034: 1. Renasant Corporation, Tupelo, Mississippi, to merge with First M & F Corporation, and thereby indirectly acquire Merchants & Farmers Bank, both in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 3, 2013. Michael J. Lewandowski, Assistant Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2013–08079 Filed 4–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–13–0040] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) publishes a VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:02 Apr 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 (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 Generic Clearance of ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EI) [OMB Control No: 0923–0040, Expiration Date 11/30/2012]—Reinstatement with Change—Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Background and Brief Description The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) requests a change to a three-year ‘‘generic clearance’’. The title has changed since publication of the 60-day Federal Register Notice to read—Generic Clearance of ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EI). The goals remain the same but ATSDR believes the change will allow the Agency to carry out its public health activities in a more timely and efficient manner. The benefits to using the EI Generic Clearance include submission of a standardized OMB review package for each EI Generic Information Collection (GenIC). The ATSDR Division of Community Health and Investigation (DCHI) conducts public health assessments (PHAs) at sites when requested by the U.S. EPA, states, organizations, or individual petitioners. The purpose of the agency’s PHA process is to find out whether people have been, are being, or may be exposed to hazardous substances and, if so whether that exposure is harmful, or potentially harmful, and should therefore be stopped or reduced. The process also serves as a mechanism through which the agency responds to specific community health concerns related to hazardous waste sites. Exposure assessment is the hallmark of the PHA process. ATSDR scientists review environmental data to see how much contamination is at a site, where it is, and how people might come into contact with it. Generally, ATSDR does not collect its own environmental sampling data but reviews information provided by federal and state government agencies and/or their contractors, potentially responsible parties, and the public. When adequate environmental or exposure information PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 does not exist to assess human exposures and possible related health effects, ATSDR will indicate what further environmental sampling may be needed and may collect environmental and biological samples, when appropriate. Therefore, as part of the PHA process, the DCHI Science Support Branch (SSB) uses EIs to fill data gaps that are essential for evaluating whether communities are exposed to contaminants and whether a health hazard is present. The EI team conducts point of human-contact sampling focused on geographic areas where exposures are expected to be high. EIs may include environmental (ambient air, personal air, indoor air, dust, soil, sediment, biota, ground water, tap water and surface water sampling) or biological sampling (blood and urine sampling), or both. Most EIs sampling events are completed over a period of days to months and are a one-time occurrence. An EI aims to identify the most highly exposed individuals and measure their exposure. The results of the investigation are site-specific and apply only to the participants from the site. An EI is not considered a health study. The participants’ results are not intended to be generalized to other populations and other communities. No participants from external comparison groups are included in the data collection. As a public service, EIs provide individual exposure information back to the participants. EIs are also used as the basis to implement appropriate public health actions that reduce exposure to communities. Information obtained from the participants assists the team in determining if exposure has occurred or is occurring. For each EI, a data collection system will include all of the measurements and procedures that are proposed to address data gaps in biological and environmental sampling. ATSDR collects contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number) to provide the participant with their individual results. General information, which includes height, weight, age, race, gender, etc., is also collected primarily in biological investigations to assist with results interpretation. Some of this information is investigationspecific; not all of these data are collected for every investigation. ATSDR also collects information on other possible confounding sources of chemical(s) exposure such as medicines taken, food eaten, hobbies, jobs, etc. In addition, ATSDR asks questions on recreational or occupational activities that could increase a participant’s E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM 08APN1 20921 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 67 / Monday, April 8, 2013 / Notices exposure potential. That information represents an individual’s exposure history. With these data, we can assess the presence or absence of a specific exposure and estimate how long and how frequently people have had contact with the chemical(s) of interest. The responses also provide data about exposure to other sources of the chemical(s). Participation in an EI is completely voluntary and requires participants’ written consent. To assist in interpreting the sampling results, a survey questionnaire appropriate to the specific contaminant is administered to participants. Information is generally gathered in a face-to-face interview with potentially exposed participants, but could occasionally be administered by phone or mail. All information is usually collected and recorded electronically and, on occasion, hard copy forms will be used. ATSDR uses approximately 12–20 questions about environmental exposures per investigation. This number can vary depending on the number of chemicals being investigated the route of exposure (e.g., breathing, eating, touching), and number of other sources of the chemical(s) (e.g., products used, jobs). Typically, the number of participants in an individual EI ranges from 10 to 100. Questionnaires are generally needed in less than half of the EIs (approximately than 12 per year). The DCHI SSB EI team and the ATSDR staff and partners in the DCHI cooperative agreement program will use the EI Generic Clearance for OMB submittals for each EI. EIs are usually nonresearch investigations, but occasionally may be classified as research. The DCHI cooperative agreement operates across ten ATSDR regions across the nation. In 2012, ATSDR was functionally reorganized and DCHI was divided into three functional units that administer its ten regions and its cooperative agreement program: Eastern Branch, Central Branch and Western Branch. The DCHI SSB supports all three DCHI branches. It is uncertain at this time how many EIs across the states, regions, and branches will require an expedited approval at the same time. EI participants will likely include community members that are concerned about being exposed to environmental contamination. Investigations tend to focus on the most highly exposed at the site, such as those living in proximity to the site. On occasion, small businesses may be included as EI participants. The estimated annual burden hours are 600, which is an increase from the previously approved burden hours of 375 hours. The increase is due to the addition of EIs conducted by cooperative agreement states requiring a survey each year. There are no costs to the respondents other than their time. EIs are performed under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), commonly known as the ‘‘Superfund’’ Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondents Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Exposure Investigation Participants ................ Chemical Exposure Questions ....................... 1,200 1 30/60 Ron A. Otten, Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–08067 Filed 4–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–13–13PR] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:02 Apr 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 instruments, call 404–639–7570 or send comments to Ron Otten, 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 Evaluating the Implementation and Outcome of Policy and Environmental Cancer Control Activities—New— National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Through the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP), CDC provides cooperative agreement funding to 65 health departments in states, the District of Columbia, tribal organizations, and territories. NCCCP funding is used to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive cancer control plans (CDC–RFA–DP12–1205). Support for these programs is a cornerstone of CDC efforts to reduce the burden of cancer throughout the nation. NCCCP awardees have consistently included policy, system and environmental (PSE) change strategies in their program plans and initiatives. In 2010, CDC provided additional funding (CDC–RFA–DP10–1017) to 13 NCCCP awardees to increase their focus on PSE change strategies. The 13 funded pilot programs include: Cherokee Nation, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Wisconsin. The goal of the pilot is to examine what a modest E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM 08APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-13-0040]


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 (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

    Generic Clearance of ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EI) [OMB 
Control No: 0923-0040, Expiration Date 11/30/2012]--Reinstatement with 
Change--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

Background and Brief Description

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) 
requests a change to a three-year ``generic clearance''. The title has 
changed since publication of the 60-day Federal Register Notice to 
read--Generic Clearance of ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EI). The 
goals remain the same but ATSDR believes the change will allow the 
Agency to carry out its public health activities in a more timely and 
efficient manner. The benefits to using the EI Generic Clearance 
include submission of a standardized OMB review package for each EI 
Generic Information Collection (GenIC).
    The ATSDR Division of Community Health and Investigation (DCHI) 
conducts public health assessments (PHAs) at sites when requested by 
the U.S. EPA, states, organizations, or individual petitioners. The 
purpose of the agency's PHA process is to find out whether people have 
been, are being, or may be exposed to hazardous substances and, if so 
whether that exposure is harmful, or potentially harmful, and should 
therefore be stopped or reduced. The process also serves as a mechanism 
through which the agency responds to specific community health concerns 
related to hazardous waste sites.
    Exposure assessment is the hallmark of the PHA process. ATSDR 
scientists review environmental data to see how much contamination is 
at a site, where it is, and how people might come into contact with it. 
Generally, ATSDR does not collect its own environmental sampling data 
but reviews information provided by federal and state government 
agencies and/or their contractors, potentially responsible parties, and 
the public. When adequate environmental or exposure information does 
not exist to assess human exposures and possible related health 
effects, ATSDR will indicate what further environmental sampling may be 
needed and may collect environmental and biological samples, when 
appropriate.
    Therefore, as part of the PHA process, the DCHI Science Support 
Branch (SSB) uses EIs to fill data gaps that are essential for 
evaluating whether communities are exposed to contaminants and whether 
a health hazard is present. The EI team conducts point of human-contact 
sampling focused on geographic areas where exposures are expected to be 
high. EIs may include environmental (ambient air, personal air, indoor 
air, dust, soil, sediment, biota, ground water, tap water and surface 
water sampling) or biological sampling (blood and urine sampling), or 
both. Most EIs sampling events are completed over a period of days to 
months and are a one-time occurrence.
    An EI aims to identify the most highly exposed individuals and 
measure their exposure. The results of the investigation are site-
specific and apply only to the participants from the site. An EI is not 
considered a health study. The participants' results are not intended 
to be generalized to other populations and other communities. No 
participants from external comparison groups are included in the data 
collection. As a public service, EIs provide individual exposure 
information back to the participants. EIs are also used as the basis to 
implement appropriate public health actions that reduce exposure to 
communities.
    Information obtained from the participants assists the team in 
determining if exposure has occurred or is occurring. For each EI, a 
data collection system will include all of the measurements and 
procedures that are proposed to address data gaps in biological and 
environmental sampling.
    ATSDR collects contact information (e.g., name, address, phone 
number) to provide the participant with their individual results. 
General information, which includes height, weight, age, race, gender, 
etc., is also collected primarily in biological investigations to 
assist with results interpretation. Some of this information is 
investigation-specific; not all of these data are collected for every 
investigation.
    ATSDR also collects information on other possible confounding 
sources of chemical(s) exposure such as medicines taken, food eaten, 
hobbies, jobs, etc. In addition, ATSDR asks questions on recreational 
or occupational activities that could increase a participant's

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exposure potential. That information represents an individual's 
exposure history. With these data, we can assess the presence or 
absence of a specific exposure and estimate how long and how frequently 
people have had contact with the chemical(s) of interest. The responses 
also provide data about exposure to other sources of the chemical(s).
    Participation in an EI is completely voluntary and requires 
participants' written consent. To assist in interpreting the sampling 
results, a survey questionnaire appropriate to the specific contaminant 
is administered to participants. Information is generally gathered in a 
face-to-face interview with potentially exposed participants, but could 
occasionally be administered by phone or mail. All information is 
usually collected and recorded electronically and, on occasion, hard 
copy forms will be used.
    ATSDR uses approximately 12-20 questions about environmental 
exposures per investigation. This number can vary depending on the 
number of chemicals being investigated the route of exposure (e.g., 
breathing, eating, touching), and number of other sources of the 
chemical(s) (e.g., products used, jobs).
    Typically, the number of participants in an individual EI ranges 
from 10 to 100. Questionnaires are generally needed in less than half 
of the EIs (approximately than 12 per year).
    The DCHI SSB EI team and the ATSDR staff and partners in the DCHI 
cooperative agreement program will use the EI Generic Clearance for OMB 
submittals for each EI. EIs are usually nonresearch investigations, but 
occasionally may be classified as research. The DCHI cooperative 
agreement operates across ten ATSDR regions across the nation. In 2012, 
ATSDR was functionally reorganized and DCHI was divided into three 
functional units that administer its ten regions and its cooperative 
agreement program: Eastern Branch, Central Branch and Western Branch. 
The DCHI SSB supports all three DCHI branches. It is uncertain at this 
time how many EIs across the states, regions, and branches will require 
an expedited approval at the same time.
    EI participants will likely include community members that are 
concerned about being exposed to environmental contamination. 
Investigations tend to focus on the most highly exposed at the site, 
such as those living in proximity to the site. On occasion, small 
businesses may be included as EI participants.
    The estimated annual burden hours are 600, which is an increase 
from the previously approved burden hours of 375 hours. The increase is 
due to the addition of EIs conducted by cooperative agreement states 
requiring a survey each year. There are no costs to the respondents 
other than their time.
    EIs are performed under the authority of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 
(CERCLA), commonly known as the ``Superfund'' Act, as amended by the 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Number of      Average burden
         Type of respondents                 Form name            Number of      responses per     per response
                                                                 respondents       respondent       (in hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Exposure Investigation Participants.  Chemical Exposure                 1,200                1            30/60
                                       Questions.
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Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate 
Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-08067 Filed 4-5-13; 8:45 am]
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