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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substance and
Disease Registry
Proposed Data Collection Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
AGENCY:
The Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR), as part of its continuing effort
to reduce public burden and maximize
the utility of government information,
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies the opportunity to
comment on a proposed and/or
continuing information collection, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995. This notice invites
comment on ‘‘Exposure Characterization
and Measurements during Activities
Conducted on Synthetic Turf Fields
with Tire Crumb Rubber Infill.’’ The
purpose of the proposed study is to
evaluate and characterize human
exposure potential to select chemicals
during play on synthetic turf fields with
tire crumb rubber infill.
DATES: ATSDR must receive written
comments on or before February 25,
2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. ATSDR–2018–
0010 by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
Regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
• Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information
Collection Review Office, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600
Clifton Road NE, MS–D74, Atlanta,
Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
Docket Number. ATSDR will post,
without change, all relevant comments
to Regulations.gov.
Please note: Submit all comments
through the Federal eRulemaking portal
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Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies
must obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also
requires Federal agencies to provide a
60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each new
proposed collection, each proposed
extension of existing collection of
information, and each reinstatement of
previously approved information
collection before submitting the
collection to the OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, we are
publishing this notice of a proposed
data collection as described below.
The OMB is particularly interested in
comments that will help:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. 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 submissions
of responses.
5. Assess information collection costs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[60Day–19–19GW; Docket No. ATSDR–
2018–0010]
SUMMARY:
To
request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of
the information collection plan and
instruments, contact Jeffery M. Zirger,
Information Collection Review Office,
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS–
D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; phone:
404–639–7570; Email: omb@cdc.gov.
Proposed Project
Exposure Characterization and
Measurements during Activities
Conducted on Synthetic Turf Fields
with Tire Crumb Rubber Infill—New—
Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR).
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Background and Brief Description
Currently in the United States, there
are more than 12,000 synthetic turf
fields in use. While the Synthetic Turf
Council has set guidelines for the
content of crumb rubber used as infill in
synthetic turf fields, manufacturing
processes result in differences among
types of crumb rubber. Additionally, the
chemical composition may vary highly
between different processes and source
materials and may vary even within
granules from the same origin.
The research protocol, Collections
Related to Synthetic Turf Fields with
Crumb Rubber Infill, has been
conducted previously under two ICRs:
Activity 1 under OMB Control No.
0923–0054 (expiration date 01/31/2017)
and Activities 2 and 3 under OMB
Control No. 0923–0058 (expiration date
08/13/2018). Activity 1 aimed to collect
tire crumb rubber samples from 40
synthetic turf fields across the US and
from nine manufacturing facilities.
Samples collection for Activity 1 was
completed in November 2016. Activities
2 and 3 aim to evaluate and characterize
the human exposure potential to
constituents in crumb rubber infill
among a convenience sample of 60 field
users (Activity 2) and to collect
biological specimens (blood and urine)
from 45 participants (Activity 3). During
Activities 2 and 3, ATSDR and USEPA
recruited and sampled a small number
of field users in scheduled activities at
fields that participated in Activity 1.
However, the pilot scale study was
limited in sample size and scope.
The agencies are requesting a new
information collection request (ICR) for
a two-year PRA clearance to conduct a
supplemental data collection, now titled
‘‘Exposure Characterization and
Measurements during Activities
Conducted on Synthetic Turf Fields
with Tire Crumb Rubber Infill’’.
Preliminary results from the pilot scale
study indicate the need for further
investigation for a select group of
chemicals to which field users may
potentially be exposed. The proposed
study will be a larger-scale assessment
of exposure potential for individuals
who use/play on synthetic turf fields
with tire crumb rubber infill that will
address key limitations; specifically, the
sample size limitations in the pilot scale
study and the lack of a comparison
population. The study will include
persons who use synthetic turf fields
with crumb rubber infill (e.g., field
users) and who routinely perform
activities that would result in a high
level of contact to crumb rubber. The
study will also include persons who
play on natural grass fields. Persons
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who play on natural grass fields will
provide a comparison group and allow
for evaluation of exposures to
constituents in tire crumb rubber among
synthetic turf field users.
The respondents will be administered
a detailed questionnaire on activity
patterns on synthetic turf with crumb
rubber infill. This instrument will be
used to characterize exposure scenarios,
including the nature and duration of
potential exposures. Additionally, the
questionnaire will include queries on
potential external sources, such as
dietary sources, to select chemicals. We
will collect urine samples pre- and postactivity. The urine samples will be
analyzed for polyaromatic hydrocarbons
and also archived for future analysis in
the event of new analytical methods for
potential chemicals of interest.
The research study will screen a total
of 220 participants for eligibility. The
target sample size for synthetic turf field
users is 150 and 50 for the natural grass
field users. The total burden hours for
the research study is 184 hours among
all of the 220 respondents. There is no
cost to the respondents other than their
time.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hrs.)
Total burden
(in hrs.)
Form name
Adult/Adolescent Field Users ............
Youth/Child
Eligibility Screening Form ................
Adult and Adolescent Questionnaire
Exposure Measurement Form .........
Eligibility Screening Form ................
110
100
100
110
1
1
1
1
5/60
30/60
20/60
5/60
9
50
33
9
Youth/Child Field Users ....................
Youth and Child Questionnaire ........
Exposure Measurement Form .........
100
100
1
1
30/60
20/60
50
33
Total ...........................................
...........................................................
........................
........................
........................
184
Parents/Guardians
Field Users.
of
Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Acting Lead, Information Collection Review
Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office
of Science, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, notice is hereby given of the
following meeting.
The meeting will be closed to the
public in accordance with the
provisions set forth in sections
552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
as amended, and the Determination of
the Chief Operating Officer, CDC,
pursuant to Public Law 92–463. The
grant applications and the discussions
could disclose confidential trade secrets
or commercial property such as
patentable material, and personal
information concerning individuals
associated with the grant applications,
the disclosure of which would
constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy.
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Dates: March 26, 2019.
Times: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., EDT.
Place: Teleconference.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
For Further Information Contact: Jaya
Raman Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, CDC,
4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop F80, Atlanta,
Georgia 30341, Telephone: (770) 488–6511,
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Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Notice of Closed Meeting
Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, notice is hereby given of the
following meeting.
The meeting will be closed to the
public in accordance with the
provisions set forth in sections
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552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
as amended, and the Determination of
the Chief Operating Officer, CDC,
pursuant to Public Law 92–463. The
grant applications and the discussions
could disclose confidential trade secrets
or commercial property such as
patentable material, and personal
information concerning individuals
associated with the grant applications,
the disclosure of which would
constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy.
Name of Committee: Disease, Disability,
and Injury Prevention and Control Special
Emphasis Panel (SEP)–PS19–001, The GAIN
(Greater Access and Impact with NAT).
Study: Improving HIV Diagnosis, Linkage
to Care, and Prevention Services with HIV
Point-of-Care Nucleic Acid Tests (NATs).
Date: April 11, 2019.
Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., (EDT).
Place: Teleconference, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Room 1080, 8
Corporate Square Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30329.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
For Further Information Contact: Gregory
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Officer, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE,
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the Centers for Disease Control and
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
[60Day-19-19GW; Docket No. ATSDR-2018-0010]
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize
the utility of government information, invites the general public and
other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or
continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on ``Exposure
Characterization and Measurements during Activities Conducted on
Synthetic Turf Fields with Tire Crumb Rubber Infill.'' The purpose of
the proposed study is to evaluate and characterize human exposure
potential to select chemicals during play on synthetic turf fields with
tire crumb rubber infill.
DATES: ATSDR must receive written comments on or before February 25,
2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. ATSDR-
2018-0010 by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road
NE, MS-D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and Docket Number. ATSDR will post, without change, all relevant
comments to Regulations.gov.
Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking
portal (regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan
and instruments, contact Jeffery M. Zirger, Information Collection
Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton
Road NE, MS-D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; phone: 404-639-7570; Email:
omb@cdc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new
proposed collection, each proposed extension of existing collection of
information, and each reinstatement of previously approved information
collection before submitting the collection to the OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, we are publishing this notice of a
proposed data collection as described below.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
4. 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
submissions of responses.
5. Assess information collection costs.
Proposed Project
Exposure Characterization and Measurements during Activities
Conducted on Synthetic Turf Fields with Tire Crumb Rubber Infill--New--
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Background and Brief Description
Currently in the United States, there are more than 12,000
synthetic turf fields in use. While the Synthetic Turf Council has set
guidelines for the content of crumb rubber used as infill in synthetic
turf fields, manufacturing processes result in differences among types
of crumb rubber. Additionally, the chemical composition may vary highly
between different processes and source materials and may vary even
within granules from the same origin.
The research protocol, Collections Related to Synthetic Turf Fields
with Crumb Rubber Infill, has been conducted previously under two ICRs:
Activity 1 under OMB Control No. 0923-0054 (expiration date 01/31/2017)
and Activities 2 and 3 under OMB Control No. 0923-0058 (expiration date
08/13/2018). Activity 1 aimed to collect tire crumb rubber samples from
40 synthetic turf fields across the US and from nine manufacturing
facilities. Samples collection for Activity 1 was completed in November
2016. Activities 2 and 3 aim to evaluate and characterize the human
exposure potential to constituents in crumb rubber infill among a
convenience sample of 60 field users (Activity 2) and to collect
biological specimens (blood and urine) from 45 participants (Activity
3). During Activities 2 and 3, ATSDR and USEPA recruited and sampled a
small number of field users in scheduled activities at fields that
participated in Activity 1. However, the pilot scale study was limited
in sample size and scope.
The agencies are requesting a new information collection request
(ICR) for a two-year PRA clearance to conduct a supplemental data
collection, now titled ``Exposure Characterization and Measurements
during Activities Conducted on Synthetic Turf Fields with Tire Crumb
Rubber Infill''. Preliminary results from the pilot scale study
indicate the need for further investigation for a select group of
chemicals to which field users may potentially be exposed. The proposed
study will be a larger-scale assessment of exposure potential for
individuals who use/play on synthetic turf fields with tire crumb
rubber infill that will address key limitations; specifically, the
sample size limitations in the pilot scale study and the lack of a
comparison population. The study will include persons who use synthetic
turf fields with crumb rubber infill (e.g., field users) and who
routinely perform activities that would result in a high level of
contact to crumb rubber. The study will also include persons who play
on natural grass fields. Persons
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who play on natural grass fields will provide a comparison group and
allow for evaluation of exposures to constituents in tire crumb rubber
among synthetic turf field users.
The respondents will be administered a detailed questionnaire on
activity patterns on synthetic turf with crumb rubber infill. This
instrument will be used to characterize exposure scenarios, including
the nature and duration of potential exposures. Additionally, the
questionnaire will include queries on potential external sources, such
as dietary sources, to select chemicals. We will collect urine samples
pre- and post-activity. The urine samples will be analyzed for
polyaromatic hydrocarbons and also archived for future analysis in the
event of new analytical methods for potential chemicals of interest.
The research study will screen a total of 220 participants for
eligibility. The target sample size for synthetic turf field users is
150 and 50 for the natural grass field users. The total burden hours
for the research study is 184 hours among all of the 220 respondents.
There is no cost to the respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hrs.)
respondent hrs.)
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Adult/Adolescent Field Users.. Eligibility 110 1 5/60 9
Screening Form.
Adult and 100 1 30/60 50
Adolescent
Questionnaire.
Exposure 100 1 20/60 33
Measurement
Form.
Parents/Guardians of Youth/ Eligibility 110 1 5/60 9
Child Field Users. Screening Form.
Youth and Child 100 1 30/60 50
Questionnaire.
Youth/Child Field Users....... Exposure 100 1 20/60 33
Measurement
Form.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 184
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Acting Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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