Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request, 9268-9269 [2015-03526]

Download as PDF 9268 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 34 / Friday, February 20, 2015 / Notices Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to the Office of Communication, Outreach, and Development, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 3128, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist the office in processing your requests. The draft guidance may also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1– 800–835–4709 or 240–402–7800. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft guidance document. Submit electronic comments on the draft guidance to https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori J. 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The draft guidance, when finalized, is intended to supplement section XXII of FDA’s guidance entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Current Good Tissue Practice (CGTP) and Additional Requirements for Manufacturers of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps)’’ dated December 2011 by providing additional recommendations specific to the responsibilities to investigate complaints of adverse reactions concerning 361 HCT/Ps under §§ 1271.160(b)(2), 1271.320 and 1271.350(a)(1). The draft guidance, when finalized, is intended to supersede the guidance VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Feb 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: MedWatch Form FDA 3500A: Mandatory Reporting of Adverse Reactions Related to Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps)’’ dated November 2005. The guidance will provide updated information specific to reporting adverse reactions related to HCT/Ps to supplement the general instructions accompanying the MedWatch mandatory reporting form, Form FDA 3500A. The draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent FDA’s current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirement of the applicable statutes and regulations. II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 The draft guidance refers to previously approved collections of information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The collections of information in part 1271 have been approved under OMB control number 0910–0543 and OMB control number 0910–0291. III. Comments The draft guidance is being distributed for comment purposes only and is not intended for implementation at this time. Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding this document to https:// www.regulations.gov or written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. IV. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance at either https://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBlood Vaccines/GuidanceCompliance RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ default.htm or https:// www.regulations.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: February 12, 2015. Leslie Kux, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–03490 Filed 2–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR. DATES: Comments on this Information Collection Request must be received no later than April 21, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to paperwork@hrsa.gov or mail to the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Room 10–29, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, email paperwork@hrsa.gov or call the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer at (301) 443–1984. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the information request collection title for reference. Information Collection Request Title: Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program OMB No. 0915– xxxx—New. Abstract: The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) is authorized by section 417C of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285a–9). The purpose of RESEP is to assist individuals who live (or lived) in areas where U.S. nuclear weapons testing occurred and who are SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 9269 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 34 / Friday, February 20, 2015 / Notices diagnosed with cancer and other radiogenic diseases caused by exposure to nuclear fallout or nuclear materials such as uranium. RESEP funds support eligible health care organizations in implementing cancer screening programs; developing education programs; disseminating information on radiogenic diseases and the importance of early detection; screening eligible individuals for cancer and other radiogenic diseases; providing appropriate referrals for medical treatment; and facilitating documentation of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims. Need and Proposed Use of the Information: For this program, performance measures were drafted to provide data useful to the program and to enable HRSA to provide aggregate program data required by Congress under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 (Pub. L. 103–62). These measures cover the principal topic areas of interest to the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, including: (a) Demographics for the RESEP program medical user patient population; (b) medical screening activities for cancers and other radiogenic diseases; (c) exposure and presentation types for eligible radiogenic malignant and nonmalignant diseases; (d) referrals for appropriate medical treatment; (e) eligibility counseling and referral assistance for the RECA and Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act programs; and (f) program outreach and education activities. These measures will speak to the Office’s progress toward meeting the goals set. Likely Respondents: Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program award recipients. Number of respondents Form name Number of responses per respondent Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide the information requested. This includes the time needed to: (1) Review instructions; (2) develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; (3) train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information; (4) search data sources; to complete and review the collection of information; and (5) transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for this Information Collection Request are summarized in the table below. Total Estimated Annualized burden hours: Total responses Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program Performance Measures .................................................... 50 1 50 24 1,200 Total .............................................................................. 50 1 50 24 1,200 HRSA specifically requests comments on: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Jackie Painter, Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat. In compliance with section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Comments submitted during the first public review of this ICR will be provided to OMB. OMB will accept further comments from the public during the review and approval period. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2015–03526 Filed 2–19–15; 8:45 am] Comments on this ICR should be received no later than March 23, 2015. BILLING CODE 4165–15–P ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, including the Information Collection Request Title, to the desk officer for HRSA, either by email to OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov or by fax to 202–395–5806. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: To request a copy of the clearance requests submitted to OMB for review, email the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer at paperwork@hrsa.gov or call (301) 443–1984. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Feb 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 Information Collection Request Title: The Secretary’s Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children’s Public Health PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 System Assessment Surveys OMB No. 0906–xxxx—New. Abstract: The purpose of the public health system assessment surveys is to inform the Secretary’s Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (Committee) on the ability to add newborn screening for particular conditions within a state, including the feasibility, readiness, and overall capacity to screen for a new condition. The Committee was established under the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 217a: Advisory Councils or Committees. This Committee fulfills the functions previously undertaken by the former Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, established under section 1111 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS), 42 U.S.C. 300b–10, as amended in the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2008. The Committee is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Secretary with recommendations, advice, and technical information regarding the most appropriate application of technologies, policies, E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9268-9269]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03526]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: 
Public Comment Request

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public 
comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services 
Administration (HRSA) announces plans to submit an Information 
Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks 
comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any 
other aspect of the ICR.

DATES: Comments on this Information Collection Request must be received 
no later than April 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to paperwork@hrsa.gov or mail to the 
HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Room 10-29, Parklawn 
Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the 
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and 
draft instruments, email paperwork@hrsa.gov or call the HRSA 
Information Collection Clearance Officer at (301) 443-1984.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting 
information, please include the information request collection title 
for reference.
    Information Collection Request Title: Radiation Exposure Screening 
and Education Program OMB No. 0915-xxxx--New.
    Abstract: The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program 
(RESEP) is authorized by section 417C of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 285a-9). The purpose of RESEP is to assist individuals who 
live (or lived) in areas where U.S. nuclear weapons testing occurred 
and who are

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diagnosed with cancer and other radiogenic diseases caused by exposure 
to nuclear fallout or nuclear materials such as uranium. RESEP funds 
support eligible health care organizations in implementing cancer 
screening programs; developing education programs; disseminating 
information on radiogenic diseases and the importance of early 
detection; screening eligible individuals for cancer and other 
radiogenic diseases; providing appropriate referrals for medical 
treatment; and facilitating documentation of Radiation Exposure 
Compensation Act (RECA) claims.
    Need and Proposed Use of the Information: For this program, 
performance measures were drafted to provide data useful to the program 
and to enable HRSA to provide aggregate program data required by 
Congress under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 
1993 (Pub. L. 103-62). These measures cover the principal topic areas 
of interest to the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, including: 
(a) Demographics for the RESEP program medical user patient population; 
(b) medical screening activities for cancers and other radiogenic 
diseases; (c) exposure and presentation types for eligible radiogenic 
malignant and non-malignant diseases; (d) referrals for appropriate 
medical treatment; (e) eligibility counseling and referral assistance 
for the RECA and Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act 
programs; and (f) program outreach and education activities. These 
measures will speak to the Office's progress toward meeting the goals 
set.
    Likely Respondents: Radiation Exposure Screening and Education 
Program award recipients.
    Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by 
persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide the 
information requested. This includes the time needed to: (1) Review 
instructions; (2) develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and 
systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying 
information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and 
providing information; (3) train personnel and to be able to respond to 
a collection of information; (4) search data sources; to complete and 
review the collection of information; and (5) transmit or otherwise 
disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for 
this Information Collection Request are summarized in the table below.
    Total Estimated Annualized burden hours:

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                                                                                      Average
                                     Number of       Number of         Total        burden per     Total  burden
            Form name               respondents    responses per     responses     response  (in       hours
                                                    respondent                        hours)
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Radiation Exposure Screening and              50               1              50              24           1,200
 Education Program Performance
 Measures.......................
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    Total.......................              50               1              50              24           1,200
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    HRSA specifically requests comments on: (1) The necessity and 
utility of the proposed information collection for the proper 
performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the 
estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology to 
minimize the information collection burden.

Jackie Painter,
Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2015-03526 Filed 2-19-15; 8:45 am]
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