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Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 84 / Friday, May 1, 2015 / Notices 4. Demonstrate how scientifically credible IDLH values can be derived from available data resources The IDLH methodology outlined in this CIB reflects the modern principles and understanding in the fields of risk assessment, toxicology, and occupational health and provides the scientific rationale for the derivation of IDLH values based on contemporary risk assessment practices. According to this protocol, IDLH values are based on health effects considerations determined through a critical assessment of the toxicology and human health effects data. This approach ensures that the IDLH values reflect an airborne concentration of a substance that represents a high-risk situation that may endanger workers’ lives or health. Relevant airborne concentrations are typically addressed through the characterization of inhalation exposures; however, airborne chemicals can also contribute to toxicity through other exposure routes, such as the skin and eyes. In this document, airborne concentrations are referred to as acute inhalation limits or guidelines to adhere to commonly used nomenclature. The emphasis on health effects is consistent with both the traditional use of IDLH values as a component of the respirator selection logic and the growing applications of IDLH values in Risk Management Plan (RMPs) for nonroutine work practices governing operations in high-risk environments (e.g., confined spaces) and the development of Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs). Incorporated in the IDLH methodology are the standing guidelines and procedures used for the development of community-based acute exposure limits called Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs). The inclusion of the AEGL methodology has helped ensure that the health-based IDLH values derived with use of the guidance provided in this document are based on validated scientific rationale. The IDLH methodology is based on a weight-of-evidence approach that applies scientific judgment for critical evaluation of the quality and consistency of scientific data and in extrapolation from the available data to the IDLH value. The weight-of-evidence approach refers to critical examination of all available data from diverse lines of evidence and the derivation of a scientific interpretation on the basis of the collective body of data, including its relevance, quality, and reported results. This is in contrast to a purely hierarchical or strength-of-evidence approach, which relies on rigid decision criteria for selecting a critical adverse VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Apr 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 24931 effect, a point of departure (POD), or the point on the dose–response curve from which dose extrapolation is initiated and for applying default uncertainty factors (UFs) to derive the IDLH value. Conceptually, the derivation process for IDLH values is similar to that used in other risk assessment applications, including these steps: 1. Hazard characterization. 2. Identification of critical adverse effects. 3. Identification of a POD. 4. Application of appropriate UFs, based on the study and POD. 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. Dated: April 24, 2015. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proposed Project Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) Alumni Assessment—New— Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (OSTLTS)— (proposed), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 2015–10295 Filed 4–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–15–15IG] 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Background and Brief Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. CDC strives to fulfill this mission, in part, through a competent and capable public health workforce. One mechanism to developing the public health workforce is through training programs like the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). The mission of PHAP is to train and provide experiential learning to early career professionals who contribute to the public health workforce. PHAP targets recent graduates with bachelors or masters degrees who are beginning a career in public health. Each year, a new cohort of up to 200 associates is enrolled in the program. Associates are CDC employees who complete two-year assignments in a host site (i.e., a state, tribal, local, or territorial health department or non-profit organization). Host sites design their associates’ assignments to meet their agency’s unique needs while also providing onthe-job experience that prepares associates for future careers in public health. Associates also receive CDCbased training in core public health concepts and topics to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in their assignments and provide a foundation for a career in public health. PHAP hosts an initial in-person orientation and annual public health training at CDC and offers long-distance learning opportunities throughout the program. It is the goal of PHAP that following participation in the two-year program, alumni will seek employment within the public health system (i.e., federal, E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1 24932 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 84 / Friday, May 1, 2015 / Notices state, tribal, local, or territorial health agencies, or non-governmental organizations), focusing on public health or health/healthcare. When PHAP originated in 2007, the program focused on increasing recruitment and enrollment; to date, there has been limited systematic assessment of the program. As a result, one current program priority is focused on documenting program outcomes to inform refinements to program processes and activities, demonstrate program impact, and inform decision making about future program direction. The purpose of this information collection request (ICR) is to gain approval to follow alumni career progression following participation in PHAP. The ICR will enable the program to demonstrate evidence of program outcomes, specifically to document how many alumni are retained as members of the public health workforce, where alumni are employed, what topical and functional public health areas alumni support (e.g., chronic disease, infectious disease, assessment, communications, etc.), to what extent alumni support the capabilities of public health agencies at the federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, and non-governmental organizational levels, and to what extent PHAP has influenced alumni career paths (if at all). Information will be used to answer key program assessment questions, specifically: ‘‘Is PHAP a quality program?’’, ‘‘Is PHAP an effective program?’’, and ‘‘What is the impact of PHAP?’’ CDC will administer the PHAP Alumni Assessment at two different time points (1 year post-graduation, and 3 years post-graduation) to PHAP alumni. Assessment questions will remain consistent at each administration (i.e., 1 year, or 3 years post-PHAP graduation). The language, however, will be updated for each assessment administration to reflect the appropriate time period. It is estimated that there will be no more than 480 respondents (160 respondents annually) over the course of the three year approval period. Assessments will be administered electronically; each alumnus will receive an embedded link in an email invitation that is unique to that alumnus; each alumnus will only have access to his/her link to the assessment Web site. The total estimated burden is 8 minutes per respondent per assessment. The total annualized estimated burden is 21 hours. There are no costs to respondents except their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondent Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) PHAP Alumni .................................................. PHAP Alumni Assessment ............................. 160 1 8/60 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. 2015–10183 Filed 4–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P skin notations and supporting technical documents entitled, Skin Notations Profiles, for 19 chemicals. NIOSH is requesting technical reviews of the draft Skin Notation Profiles. Electronic or written comments must be received by June 30, 2015. DATES: You may submit comments, identified by CDC–2015–0021 and docket number NIOSH 153–C, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH Docket Office, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, MS C–34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226–1998. Instructions: All information received in response to this notice must include the agency name and docket number [CDC–2015–0021; NIOSH 153–C]. All relevant comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. All electronic comments should be formatted as Microsoft Word. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to www.regulations.gov. All information received in response to this notice will also be available for public examination and copying at the NIOSH Docket ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number CDC–2015–0021, NIOSH 153–C] Request for the Technical Review of 19 Draft Skin Notation Assignments and Skin Notation Profiles National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Request for information and comment. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting a public review of the draft SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Apr 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office, 1150 Tusculum Avenue, Room 155, Cincinnati, OH 45226–1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi Hudson, NIOSH Robert A. Taft Laboratories, MS–C32, 1190 Tusculum Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226. (513)533– 8388 (not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This review follows the publication of 22 Skin Notation Profiles, Docket Number NIOSH 153–A https://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/docket/archive/docket153A.html and the external review of an additional 25 Skin Notation Profiles, Docket Number NIOSH 153–B https:// www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/archive/ docket153B.html. To facilitate the review of these documents, NIOSH requests that the following questions be taken into consideration for each Skin Notation Profile: 1. Does this document clearly outline the systemic health hazards associated with exposures of the skin to the chemical? If not, what specific information is missing from the document? 2. If the SYS or SYS (FATAL) notations are assigned, are the rationale and logic behind the assignment clear? If not assigned, is the logic clear why it was not (e.g., insufficient data, no identified health hazard)? 3. Does this document clearly outline the direct (localized) health hazards E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 84 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10183]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-15-15IG]


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 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

    Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) Alumni Assessment--New--
Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (OSTLTS)--
(proposed), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to 
protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign 
and in the U.S. CDC strives to fulfill this mission, in part, through a 
competent and capable public health workforce. One mechanism to 
developing the public health workforce is through training programs 
like the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP).
    The mission of PHAP is to train and provide experiential learning 
to early career professionals who contribute to the public health 
workforce. PHAP targets recent graduates with bachelors or masters 
degrees who are beginning a career in public health. Each year, a new 
cohort of up to 200 associates is enrolled in the program. Associates 
are CDC employees who complete two-year assignments in a host site 
(i.e., a state, tribal, local, or territorial health department or non-
profit organization). Host sites design their associates' assignments 
to meet their agency's unique needs while also providing on-the-job 
experience that prepares associates for future careers in public 
health. Associates also receive CDC-based training in core public 
health concepts and topics to provide the knowledge, skills, and 
abilities necessary to succeed in their assignments and provide a 
foundation for a career in public health. PHAP hosts an initial in-
person orientation and annual public health training at CDC and offers 
long-distance learning opportunities throughout the program. It is the 
goal of PHAP that following participation in the two-year program, 
alumni will seek employment within the public health system (i.e., 
federal,

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state, tribal, local, or territorial health agencies, or non-
governmental organizations), focusing on public health or health/
healthcare.
    When PHAP originated in 2007, the program focused on increasing 
recruitment and enrollment; to date, there has been limited systematic 
assessment of the program. As a result, one current program priority is 
focused on documenting program outcomes to inform refinements to 
program processes and activities, demonstrate program impact, and 
inform decision making about future program direction. The purpose of 
this information collection request (ICR) is to gain approval to follow 
alumni career progression following participation in PHAP. The ICR will 
enable the program to demonstrate evidence of program outcomes, 
specifically to document how many alumni are retained as members of the 
public health workforce, where alumni are employed, what topical and 
functional public health areas alumni support (e.g., chronic disease, 
infectious disease, assessment, communications, etc.), to what extent 
alumni support the capabilities of public health agencies at the 
federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, and non-governmental 
organizational levels, and to what extent PHAP has influenced alumni 
career paths (if at all). Information will be used to answer key 
program assessment questions, specifically: ``Is PHAP a quality 
program?'', ``Is PHAP an effective program?'', and ``What is the impact 
of PHAP?''
    CDC will administer the PHAP Alumni Assessment at two different 
time points (1 year post-graduation, and 3 years post-graduation) to 
PHAP alumni. Assessment questions will remain consistent at each 
administration (i.e., 1 year, or 3 years post-PHAP graduation). The 
language, however, will be updated for each assessment administration 
to reflect the appropriate time period. It is estimated that there will 
be no more than 480 respondents (160 respondents annually) over the 
course of the three year approval period. Assessments will be 
administered electronically; each alumnus will receive an embedded link 
in an email invitation that is unique to that alumnus; each alumnus 
will only have access to his/her link to the assessment Web site. The 
total estimated burden is 8 minutes per respondent per assessment. The 
total annualized estimated burden is 21 hours.
    There are no costs to respondents except their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                   Number of     Average  burden
         Type of respondent                  Form name            Number of      responses per    per  response
                                                                 respondents       respondent       (in hours)
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PHAP Alumni.........................  PHAP Alumni Assessment.             160                1             8/60
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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. 2015-10183 Filed 4-30-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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