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Download as PDF 35165 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 118 / Thursday, June 19, 2014 / Notices information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information, to search data sources, to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project National Survey of Primary Care Policies for Managing Patients with High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, or Diabetes—New—National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability for men and women in the United States, among the most costly health problems facing our nation today, and among the most preventable. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease include high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Because over 50% of diabetics have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or both conditions, the optimal systems to treat people with hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes are interrelated. In 2005, CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) began developing evaluation indicators that reflect evidence-based outcomes use of evidence-based systems, including multidisciplinary team approaches for chronic disease treatment, electronic health records (EHR) with features appropriate for treating patients with chronic disease (e.g., clinical decision supports, patient registries), and patient follow-up mechanisms. Approximately 945 physicians will participate in the data collection. This is a one-time data collection. Information will be used to examine health systems and dissemination of health systems technology. Results will be used by primary care practices to inform their systems for managing patients with chronic conditions and to improve the quality of care delivered. Results will be used by NCHS and CDC to improve technical assistance to public health partners. Because this project was previously submitted by the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), a 60-day notice was previously published by NCCDPHP on April 29, 2011 (Vol. 76, No. 83, pp. 24029–24030). OMB approval is requested for three years. Participation in the Survey is voluntary and all responses will be deidentified. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 287. from policy, systems, and environmental changes related to heart disease and stroke prevention. However, many of the indicators for short-term policy and systems changes do not have readily available data sources. This is particularly true for outcomes related to health care systems changes. NCHS proposes to conduct a new information collection, the National Survey of Primary Care Policies for Managing Patients with High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, or Diabetes. This survey will serve as an extension of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) (OMB No. 0920– 0234), NCHS’s primary survey on officebased physicians. In order to minimize the burden on physicians currently sampled in NAMCS, this survey is being launched as a distinct data-collection effort, but will use NAMCS definitions, questions, and specifications as appropriate. The survey will be targeted to primary care physicians specializing in internal medicine or family practice. Respondents will be drawn from a nationally representative sample of physicians. Physicians working in hospitals, federal facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and correctional facilities will not be eligible for the survey. Eligibility will be determined by phone. The survey instrument will undergo cognitive testing before administration. The mail-based survey will collect information about physician practices’ ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Type of respondent Form name Physician ........................................... Physician ........................................... Medical Secretary ............................. Physician ........................................... Cognitive Testing Screener .............. Cognitive Testing Protocol ............... NSPCP Screener ............................. NSPCP ............................................. 10 10 1,000 315 1 1 1 1 10/60 75/60 10/60 20/60 2 13 167 105 Total ........................................... ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 287 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2014–14359 Filed 6–18–14; 8:45 am] [30Day–14–0905] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Leroy 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. Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Jun 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 35166 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 118 / Thursday, June 19, 2014 / Notices burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be directed to the Attention: 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 FoodNet Non-O157 Shiga ToxinProducing E. coli Study: Assessment of Risk Factors for Laboratory-Confirmed Infections and Characterization of Illnesses by Microbiological Characteristics (OMB No. 0920–0905, expires 11/30/14)—Extension—National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Each year many Shiga toxinproducing E. coli (STEC) infections occur in the United States, ranging in severity from mild diarrhea, to hemorrhagic colitis and in some cases, life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS occurs most frequently following infection with serogroup O157; 6% of patients with this type of STEC infection develop HUS, with highest occurrence in children aged <5 years. HUS has a fatality rate of approximately 5%; up to 25% of HUS survivors are left with chronic kidney damage. STEC are broadly categorized into two groups by their O antigens, STEC O157 and non-O157 STEC. The serogroup O157 is most frequently isolated and most strongly associated with HUS. Risk factors for STEC O157 infections in the United States and internationally have been intensely studied. Non-O157 STEC is a diverse group that includes all Shiga toxin-producing E. coli of serogroups other than O157. Over 50 STEC serogroups are known to have caused human illness. Numerous non-O157 outbreaks have been reported from throughout the world and clinical outcomes in some patients can be as severe as those seen with STEC O157 infections, however, little is known about the specific risk factors for infections due to non-O157 STEC serogroups. More comprehensive understanding of risk factors for sporadic non-O157 STEC infections is needed to inform prevention and control efforts. The FoodNet case-control study is the first multistate investigation of nonoutbreak-associated non-O157 STEC infections in the United States. It investigates risk factors for non-O157 STEC infections, both as a group and individually for the most common nonO157 STEC serogroups. In addition, the study characterizes the major known virulence factors of non-O157 STEC to assess how risk factors and clinical features vary by virulence factor profiles. As the largest, most comprehensive, and most powerful study of its kind, it is making an important contribution towards better understanding of non-O157 STEC infections and will provide sciencebased recommendations for interventions to prevent these infections. Study enrollment began between July and September 2012 (sites had staggered start dates) and is scheduled to run for 36 months. Since we have not yet enrolled enough cases to meet the study objectives, we are requesting an extension. Persons with non-O157 STEC infections who are identified as part of routine public health surveillance and randomly selected healthy persons in the patients’ communities (to serve as controls) are contacted and offered enrollment into this study. Participation is completely voluntary and there is no cost for enrollment. The estimated annual burden is 268 hours. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Type of respondents Form name Patients ........................................................... Controls ........................................................... Case questionnaire ........................................ Control questionnaire ..................................... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2014–14331 Filed 6–18–14; 8:45 am] [60Day–14–0666] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Leroy 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. Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Jun 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 161 483 Number of responses per respondent 1 1 Average burden per response (in hrs.) 25/60 25/60 and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the below proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan 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 submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35165-35166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14331]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-14-0905]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the 
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the

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burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: 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

    FoodNet Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Study: Assessment of 
Risk Factors for Laboratory-Confirmed Infections and Characterization 
of Illnesses by Microbiological Characteristics (OMB No. 0920-0905, 
expires 11/30/14)--Extension--National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic 
Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Each year many Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections 
occur in the United States, ranging in severity from mild diarrhea, to 
hemorrhagic colitis and in some cases, life-threatening hemolytic 
uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS occurs most frequently following infection 
with serogroup O157; 6% of patients with this type of STEC infection 
develop HUS, with highest occurrence in children aged <5 years. HUS has 
a fatality rate of approximately 5%; up to 25% of HUS survivors are 
left with chronic kidney damage.
    STEC are broadly categorized into two groups by their O antigens, 
STEC O157 and non-O157 STEC. The serogroup O157 is most frequently 
isolated and most strongly associated with HUS. Risk factors for STEC 
O157 infections in the United States and internationally have been 
intensely studied. Non-O157 STEC is a diverse group that includes all 
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli of serogroups other than O157. Over 50 
STEC serogroups are known to have caused human illness. Numerous non-
O157 outbreaks have been reported from throughout the world and 
clinical outcomes in some patients can be as severe as those seen with 
STEC O157 infections, however, little is known about the specific risk 
factors for infections due to non-O157 STEC serogroups. More 
comprehensive understanding of risk factors for sporadic non-O157 STEC 
infections is needed to inform prevention and control efforts.
    The FoodNet case-control study is the first multistate 
investigation of non-outbreak-associated non-O157 STEC infections in 
the United States. It investigates risk factors for non-O157 STEC 
infections, both as a group and individually for the most common non-
O157 STEC serogroups. In addition, the study characterizes the major 
known virulence factors of non-O157 STEC to assess how risk factors and 
clinical features vary by virulence factor profiles. As the largest, 
most comprehensive, and most powerful study of its kind, it is making 
an important contribution towards better understanding of non-O157 STEC 
infections and will provide science-based recommendations for 
interventions to prevent these infections.
    Study enrollment began between July and September 2012 (sites had 
staggered start dates) and is scheduled to run for 36 months. Since we 
have not yet enrolled enough cases to meet the study objectives, we are 
requesting an extension.
    Persons with non-O157 STEC infections who are identified as part of 
routine public health surveillance and randomly selected healthy 
persons in the patients' communities (to serve as controls) are 
contacted and offered enrollment into this study. Participation is 
completely voluntary and there is no cost for enrollment. The estimated 
annual burden is 268 hours.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondents                   Form name           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent         hrs.)
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Patients..............................  Case questionnaire......             161               1           25/60
Controls..............................  Control questionnaire...             483               1           25/60
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Leroy 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. 2014-14331 Filed 6-18-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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