Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 65322-65323 [2013-25862]

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[FR Doc. 2013–25833 Filed 10–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–P Background and Brief Description DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Steady increases in the rate and severity of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) indicate a clear need to conduct longitudinal assessments to continue to monitor changes in CDI epidemiology, including changes in risk factors for disease, as well as increases The surveillance population will consist of persons residing in the catchment area of the participating Emerging Infections Program (EIP) sites who are 1 year of age or older. This surveillance poses no more than minimal risk to the study participants as there will be no interventions or modifications to the care study participants receive. EIP surveillance personnel will perform active case finding from laboratory reports of stool specimens testing positive for C. difficile toxin and abstract data on cases using a standardized case report form. For a subset of cases (e.g., communityassociated C. difficile cases) sites will administer a health interview. CDC requests Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extension of standardized data collection for an additional three years. The epidemiology of C. difficile continues to evolve and incidence of disease is still high with no significant declines being observed. Continuing to understand what put persons at risk for C. difficile in the community is critical to inform prevention strategies. There are no changes in the burden estimates or data collection instruments from what is shown in the current inventory. A total of 600 individuals who develop CDI will be contacted for a telephone interview annually and of those it is estimated that 500 will meet study inclusion criteria. The interview screening is estimated to take 5 minutes and the full telephone interview is estimated to take 40 minutes. Therefore, the total estimated annualized burden for this data collection is estimated to be 383 hours. There are no costs to the respondents other than their time. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–14–0892] 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 or send comments to LeRoy Richardson, 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 Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Surveillance (0920–0892, Expiration 07/31/2014)—Extension—National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Avg. burden per response (in hrs.) Total burden (in hrs.) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Type of respondents Form name Persons in the community infected with C. difficile. Screening Form ................................ 600 1 5/60 50 Telephone Interview ......................... 500 1 40/60 333 ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 383 Total ........................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Oct 30, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 211 / Thursday, October 31, 2013 / Notices Leroy A. Richardson, Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–25862 Filed 10–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appropriate) discussing the health effects of these ingredients. HHS has delegated responsibility for implementing the required information collection to CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health. Respondents are not required to submit specific forms; however, they are required to meet reporting guidelines and to submit the ingredient report by chemical name and Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registration Number, consistent with accepted reporting practices for other companies that are required to report ingredients added to other consumer products. Typically, respondents submit a summary report to CDC with the ingredient information for multiple products, or a statement that there are no changes to their previously submitted ingredient report. Respondents may submit the required information to CDC through a designated representative. The information collection is subject to strict confidentiality provisions. Ingredient reports for new SLT products are due at the time of first importation. Thereafter, ingredient reports are due annually on March 31. Information is submitted to OSH by mailing a written report on the respondent’s letterhead, which may be accompanied by a Compact Disc (CD), three-inch floppy disk, or thumb drive. Electronic mail submissions are not accepted. Annual submission reports are mailed to: Office on Smoking and Health, Attention: FCLAA Program Manager, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE., MS F–79, Atlanta, GA 30341–3717. Upon receipt and verification of the annual nicotine and ingredient report, OSH issues a Certificate of Compliance to the respondent. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is requested for three years. 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. 02/28/2014)—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 [60Day–14–0338) 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 CDC, LeRoy Richardson, 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 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. 65323 The oral use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) products represents a significant health risk. Smokeless tobacco products contain carcinogens which can cause 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 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 deemed ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Type of respondents Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Smokeless Tobacco Manufacturers, Packagers, and Importers. SLT Nicotine and Ingredient Report 13 1 1,713 22,269 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Oct 30, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65322-65323]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25862]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-14-0892]

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 or
send comments to LeRoy Richardson, 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

Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Surveillance (0920-0892,
Expiration 07/31/2014)--Extension--National Center for Emerging and
Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

Steady increases in the rate and severity of Clostridium difficile
infection (CDI) indicate a clear need to conduct longitudinal
assessments to continue to monitor changes in CDI epidemiology,
including changes in risk factors for disease, as well as increases The
surveillance population will consist of persons residing in the
catchment area of the participating Emerging Infections Program (EIP)
sites who are 1 year of age or older. This surveillance poses no more
than minimal risk to the study participants as there will be no
interventions or modifications to the care study participants receive.
EIP surveillance personnel will perform active case finding from
laboratory reports of stool specimens testing positive for C. difficile
toxin and abstract data on cases using a standardized case report form.
For a subset of cases (e.g., community-associated C. difficile cases)
sites will administer a health interview.
CDC requests Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extension of
standardized data collection for an additional three years. The
epidemiology of C. difficile continues to evolve and incidence of
disease is still high with no significant declines being observed.
Continuing to understand what put persons at risk for C. difficile in
the community is critical to inform prevention strategies. There are no
changes in the burden estimates or data collection instruments from
what is shown in the current inventory.
A total of 600 individuals who develop CDI will be contacted for a
telephone interview annually and of those it is estimated that 500 will
meet study inclusion criteria. The interview screening is estimated to
take 5 minutes and the full telephone interview is estimated to take 40
minutes. Therefore, the total estimated annualized burden for this data
collection is estimated to be 383 hours.
There are no costs to the 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.)
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Persons in the community Screening Form.. 600 1 5/60 50
infected with C. difficile.
Telephone 500 1 40/60 333
Interview.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 383
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-25862 Filed 10-30-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P

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