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Download as PDF 47466 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 156 / Wednesday, August 13, 2014 / Notices new measurement tools to capture this information. CDC is requesting OMB approval to collect data over a 3-year period that will be used to (1) assess the utility of new measures developed or adapted to collect information related to this new intervention (PrEP) and (2) evaluate community contextual factors that may impact the acceptability and successful introduction of a new HIV prevention method. The project will be conducted in communities in each of four cities where PrEP has recently become available through a local community health center. Once per year for three years, two surveys will be conducted: (1) A community-based survey to be administered to 40 persons per city approached in public venues in the catchment areas of the PrEP clinics, and (2) a key stakeholder survey to be administered to 10 community HIV leaders nominated by PrEP clinic staff and HIV community-based organizations in the clinic communities. Both surveys will collect data on the demographics of the participants, knowledge of PrEP, misinformation about PrEP, and attitudes about it. The neighborhood survey will also include questions about basic HIV knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs as well as information about sexual and drug use behaviors that are indications for PrEP use. For the stakeholder survey, additional questions will be included about type of organization where they work and organizational experience with PrEP. Surveys will be administered face-to-face by trained, local interviewers. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total annual hours are 91. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondent Form name Neighborhood Survey Street Interview Participant. Key Stakeholder Participant ........................... Neighborhood Interview Recruitment Script and Informed Consent. Key Stakeholder Telephone Recruitment Script and Informed consent. Survey ............................................................ Survey ............................................................ Street Interview Participant ............................. Key Stakeholder Participant ........................... 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. 2014–19120 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–14–0906] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Aug 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 Number of respondents whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate 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; (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 The Green Housing Study (OMB No. 0920–0906, expires 11/30/2014)— Extension—National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent Average hours per response 240 1 5/60 60 1 5/60 160 40 1 1 20/60 20/60 Background and Brief Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking a three-year extension of OMB approval for the Green Housing Study. The information collected will help scientists better understand whether green building design features reduce human exposures to chemical and biological agents in the home and/or improve respiratory health of children with asthma. This study directly supports CDC’s Healthy People 2020 Healthy Homes’ health protection goal. This investigation is also consistent with CDC’s Health Protection Research Agenda, which calls for research to identify the major environmental causes of disease and disability and related risk factors. In 2011, CDC funded two study sites for the Green Housing Study; one location was in Boston and the other was in Cincinnati. In these two cities, renovations sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had already been scheduled. By selecting sites in which renovations were already scheduled to occur, CDC can leverage the opportunity to collect survey and biomarker data from residents and collect environmental measurements in homes in order to evaluate associations between green housing and health. Although the first two study sites have provided insight into how specific green building practices (e.g., use of low chemical-emitting paints and carpets) E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 47467 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 156 / Wednesday, August 13, 2014 / Notices can influence levels of substances in the home such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), more study sites in different geographic locations will help scientists understand if these relationships hold in different climates and housing stock. This ongoing study provides a foundation to explore the potential for green affordable housing to promote healthy homes principles. This will be accomplished by gathering data from a total of thirteen study sites across the United States. Study participants will continue to include children with asthma and their mothers/primary caregivers living in HUD-subsidized housing that has either been scheduled to receive a green renovation or is a comparison home (i.e., no renovation). The following are eligible for the study: (1) Children age 7–12 years with asthma and (2) mothers/primary caregivers. The length of follow-up is one year. Questionnaires regarding home characteristics and respiratory symptoms of the children will be administered at 1- to 6-month intervals. Environmental sampling of the air and dust in the respondents’ homes will be conducted over a 1-year period: Once in the home before rehabilitation (Baseline), and then at three time points after rehabilitation has been completed (Baseline Part 2, 6 months, and 12 months). The response rate from enrollment through the end of data collection for the first two study sites was 82%. The expected response rate for the overall study is 80%. To reach the desired number of respondents approximately 1,000 adults (mothers/primary caregivers) will need to complete the screening forms. Approximately 832 mothers/primary caregivers of enrolled children will complete the questionnaires. All health and environmental exposure information about children will be provided by their mothers/primary caregivers (i.e., no children will fill out questionnaires). There is no cost to the respondents other than their time to participate in the study. The total estimated annual burden hours equals 2,356. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondents Mothers/Primary asthma. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Mothers/Primary dren. Number of respondents Form name Screening Questionnaire ................................ 1,000 1 10/60 caregivers of enrolled chil- Baseline Questionnaire (Home Characteristics). Baseline (Part 2) Questionnaire (Home Characteristics). Baseline Questionnaire (Demographics) ....... 832 1 15/60 832 1 5/60 832 1 5/60 Baseline Questionnaire (Children 7–12 with Asthma). Text Messages (Children 7–12 with Asthma) 832 1 15/60 832 8 1/60 3 and 9-month Follow-up Questionnaire (Children 7–12 with Asthma). 6 and 12-month Follow-up Questionnaire (Environment). 6 and 12-month Follow-up Questionnaire (Children 7–12 with Asthma). Time/Activity Questionnaire (Children with Asthma 7–12 years). Time/Activity Questionnaire (Mother/Primary Caregiver). Illness Checklist ............................................. 832 2 5/60 832 2 10/60 832 2 10/60 832 4 5/60 832 4 5/60 832 4 5/60 caregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chilcaregivers of enrolled chil- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2014–19104 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Import Permit Program; Public Webcast BILLING CODE 4163–18–P mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Average burden per response (in hrs) caregivers of children with 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. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of public webcast. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located within the United States Department of SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 Number of responses per respondent 18:15 Aug 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Health and Human Services (HHS) announces a public webcast for all individuals who apply for permits to import (1) infectious biological agents, infectious substances, or vectors known to transfer or that are capable of transferring an infectious biological agent to a human; and (2) import items that contain or may contain dangerous agricultural pests and diseases. The purpose of the webcast is to provide guidance related to the import permit program. The webcast will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Those wishing to join the webcast must register by October 1, 2014. Registration instructions can be DATES: E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47466-47467]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19104]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-14-0906]


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 agency's estimate of the 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

    The Green Housing Study (OMB No. 0920-0906, expires 11/30/2014)--
Extension--National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking a 
three-year extension of OMB approval for the Green Housing Study. The 
information collected will help scientists better understand whether 
green building design features reduce human exposures to chemical and 
biological agents in the home and/or improve respiratory health of 
children with asthma. This study directly supports CDC's Healthy People 
2020 Healthy Homes' health protection goal. This investigation is also 
consistent with CDC's Health Protection Research Agenda, which calls 
for research to identify the major environmental causes of disease and 
disability and related risk factors.
    In 2011, CDC funded two study sites for the Green Housing Study; 
one location was in Boston and the other was in Cincinnati. In these 
two cities, renovations sponsored by the Department of Housing and 
Urban Development (HUD) had already been scheduled. By selecting sites 
in which renovations were already scheduled to occur, CDC can leverage 
the opportunity to collect survey and biomarker data from residents and 
collect environmental measurements in homes in order to evaluate 
associations between green housing and health.
    Although the first two study sites have provided insight into how 
specific green building practices (e.g., use of low chemical-emitting 
paints and carpets)

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can influence levels of substances in the home such as volatile organic 
compounds (VOCs), more study sites in different geographic locations 
will help scientists understand if these relationships hold in 
different climates and housing stock. This ongoing study provides a 
foundation to explore the potential for green affordable housing to 
promote healthy homes principles. This will be accomplished by 
gathering data from a total of thirteen study sites across the United 
States.
    Study participants will continue to include children with asthma 
and their mothers/primary caregivers living in HUD-subsidized housing 
that has either been scheduled to receive a green renovation or is a 
comparison home (i.e., no renovation). The following are eligible for 
the study: (1) Children age 7-12 years with asthma and (2) mothers/
primary caregivers. The length of follow-up is one year. Questionnaires 
regarding home characteristics and respiratory symptoms of the children 
will be administered at 1- to 6-month intervals. Environmental sampling 
of the air and dust in the respondents' homes will be conducted over a 
1-year period: Once in the home before rehabilitation (Baseline), and 
then at three time points after rehabilitation has been completed 
(Baseline Part 2, 6 months, and 12 months).
    The response rate from enrollment through the end of data 
collection for the first two study sites was 82%. The expected response 
rate for the overall study is 80%. To reach the desired number of 
respondents approximately 1,000 adults (mothers/primary caregivers) 
will need to complete the screening forms. Approximately 832 mothers/
primary caregivers of enrolled children will complete the 
questionnaires. All health and environmental exposure information about 
children will be provided by their mothers/primary caregivers (i.e., no 
children will fill out questionnaires).
    There is no cost to the respondents other than their time to 
participate in the study. The total estimated annual burden hours 
equals 2,356.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
        Type of respondents                   Form name              Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent       (in hrs)
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Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Screening Questionnaire....           1,000               1           10/60
 children with asthma.
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Baseline Questionnaire                  832               1           15/60
 enrolled children.                   (Home Characteristics).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Baseline (Part 2)                       832               1            5/60
 enrolled children.                   Questionnaire (Home
                                      Characteristics).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Baseline Questionnaire                  832               1            5/60
 enrolled children.                   (Demographics).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Baseline Questionnaire                  832               1           15/60
 enrolled children.                   (Children 7-12 with
                                      Asthma).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Text Messages (Children 7-              832               8            1/60
 enrolled children.                   12 with Asthma).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        3 and 9-month Follow-up                 832               2            5/60
 enrolled children.                   Questionnaire (Children 7-
                                      12 with Asthma).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        6 and 12-month Follow-up                832               2           10/60
 enrolled children.                   Questionnaire
                                      (Environment).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        6 and 12-month Follow-up                832               2           10/60
 enrolled children.                   Questionnaire (Children 7-
                                      12 with Asthma).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Time/Activity Questionnaire             832               4            5/60
 enrolled children.                   (Children with Asthma 7-12
                                      years).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Time/Activity Questionnaire             832               4            5/60
 enrolled children.                   (Mother/Primary Caregiver).
Mothers/Primary caregivers of        Illness Checklist..........             832               4            5/60
 enrolled children.
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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. 2014-19104 Filed 8-12-14; 8:45 am]
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