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AGENCY: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1 87580 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 213 / Monday, November 4, 2024 / Notices (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 continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EIs). ATSDR EIs are deigned to fill data gaps by conducting environmental and biological sampling and to evaluate public health issues at a site resulting from environmental exposures. DATES: ATSDR must receive written comments on or before January 3, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. ATSDR–2024– 0005 by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.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 H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket Number. ATSDR will post, without change, all relevant comments to www.regulations.gov. 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; 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; and 5. Assess information collection costs. Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking portal (www.regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the address listed above. Background and Brief Description The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is requesting a three-year Extension of this Generic Clearance to allow the agency to conduct Exposure Investigations (EIs), through methods developed by ATSDR. After a chemical release or suspected release into the environment, EIs are usually requested by officials of a state health agency, county health departments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the general public, and ATSDR staff. EI results are used by public health professionals, environmental risk managers, and other decision makers to determine if current conditions warrant intervention strategies to minimize or eliminate human exposure. For example, an EI that ATSDR previously conducted during included environmental sampling to evaluate non-drinking water exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in two communities that were shown to be exposed to PFAS in their drinking water. During the most recent clearance period (4/30/2022–present) a single Generic Exposure Investigation information collection request (ICR) was submitted. The EI conducted under this To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Nov 01, 2024 Jkt 265001 Proposed Project ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EIs) (OMB Control No. 0923–0048, Exp. 6/ 30/2025)—Extension—Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 clearance period was an EI in Jasper and Newton Counties, Missouri to evaluate exposure to lead in a former mining community. ATSDR collected blood samples from community members most vulnerable to the impacts of lead exposure: children five years old and younger along with pregnant women and women of childbearing age. ATSDR partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) who collected environmental samples, including soil, dust wipes, drinking water and paint, along with the results of the blood sampling. Appropriate EI procedures, including use of consent forms and questionnaires were used in the EI. The environmental sampling was submitted under this OMB Control Number with a burden of 426 hours. All of ATSDR’s targeted biological assessments (e.g., urine, blood) and some of the environmental investigations (e.g., air, water, soil, dust, or food sampling) involve participants to determine whether they are or have been exposed to unusual levels of pollutants at specific locations (e.g., where people live, spend leisure time, or anywhere they might come into contact with contaminants under investigation). Questionnaires, appropriate to the specific contaminant, are generally needed in about half of the EIs (at most approximately 12 per year) to assist in interpreting the biological or environmental sampling results. ATSDR collects contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number) to provide the participant with their individual results. ATSDR also collects information on other possible confounding sources of chemical(s) exposure such as medicines taken, foods eaten, hobbies, jobs, etc. In addition, ATSDR asks questions on recreational or occupational activities that could increase a participant’s exposure potential. That information represents an individual’s exposure history. The number of questions can vary depending on the number of chemicals being investigated, the route of exposure (e.g., breathing, eating, touching), and number of other sources of the chemical(s) (e.g., products used, jobs). We use approximately 12–20 questions about the pertinent environmental exposures per investigation. A question bank is available for health assessors to use as a basis of questions to be asked during the EI, but EI-specific questions may be included as appropriate. Typically, the number of participants in an individual EI ranges from 10 to 100. Participation is completely voluntary, and there are no costs to participants E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1 87581 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 213 / Monday, November 4, 2024 / Notices other than their time. Based on a maximum of 12 EIs per year and 100 participants each, the estimated annualized burden hours are 600. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Total burden (in hours) Form name Exposure Investigation Participants .. Chemical Exposure Questions ......... 1,200 1 30/60 600 Total ........................................... ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 600 Jeffrey M. Zirger, Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [60Day–25–1424; Docket No. CDC–2024– 0087] You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2024– 0087 by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.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 H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket Number. CDC will post, without change, all relevant comments to www.regulations.gov. Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking portal (www.regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the address listed above. [FR Doc. 2024–25554 Filed 11–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice with comment period. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 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 continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled U.S. National Authority for Containment of Poliovirus Data Collection Tools. Data collection will capture information relating to a poliovirus containment breach or incident at a U.S. facility and will assist the U.S. National Authority for Containment of Poliovirus (U.S. NAC) in the initial stages of the investigation into the breach, and also gather information regarding personal protective equipment and practices used for work and/or storage of infectious materials or potentially infectious at laboratory facilities. DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before January 3, 2025. SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Average burden per response (in hours) Number of responses per respondent Number of respondents Type of respondents VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Nov 01, 2024 Jkt 265001 ADDRESSES: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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; 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; and 5. Assess information collection costs. Proposed Project U.S. National Authority for Containment of Poliovirus Data Collection Tools (OMB Control No. 0920–1424, Exp. 12/31/2026)— Revision—Office of Readiness and Response (ORR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC) Background and Brief Description The role of the National Authority for Containment of Poliovirus (U.S. NAC) is to ensure that the requirements established in the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan (GAP) III/IV standard are effectively implemented and maintained in facilities working with or storing infectious poliovirus or potentially infectious materials. Risk assessments following an incident are a critical component for adequate application of the GAP standard. To support risk assessment activities, The Facility Incident Reporting Form for Poliovirus Release and Potential Exposure and the Facility Incident Reporting Form for Poliovirus Theft or Loss was created for facilities to capture and submit incident E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 213 (Monday, November 4, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

[60Day-25-0048; Docket No. ATSDR-2024-0005]


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

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(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 
continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed 
information collection project titled ATSDR Exposure Investigations 
(EIs). ATSDR EIs are deigned to fill data gaps by conducting 
environmental and biological sampling and to evaluate public health 
issues at a site resulting from environmental exposures.

DATES: ATSDR must receive written comments on or before January 3, 
2025.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. ATSDR-
2024-0005 by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.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 H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and Docket Number. ATSDR will post, without change, all relevant 
comments to www.regulations.gov.

    Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking 
portal (www.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 Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection 
Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton 
Road NE, MS H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 404-639-7570; 
Email: [email protected].

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;
    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; and
    5. Assess information collection costs.

Proposed Project

    ATSDR Exposure Investigations (EIs) (OMB Control No. 0923-0048, 
Exp. 6/30/2025)--Extension--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
Registry (ATSDR).

Background and Brief Description

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is 
requesting a three-year Extension of this Generic Clearance to allow 
the agency to conduct Exposure Investigations (EIs), through methods 
developed by ATSDR. After a chemical release or suspected release into 
the environment, EIs are usually requested by officials of a state 
health agency, county health departments, the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA), the general public, and ATSDR staff.
    EI results are used by public health professionals, environmental 
risk managers, and other decision makers to determine if current 
conditions warrant intervention strategies to minimize or eliminate 
human exposure. For example, an EI that ATSDR previously conducted 
during included environmental sampling to evaluate non-drinking water 
exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in two 
communities that were shown to be exposed to PFAS in their drinking 
water.
    During the most recent clearance period (4/30/2022-present) a 
single Generic Exposure Investigation information collection request 
(ICR) was submitted. The EI conducted under this clearance period was 
an EI in Jasper and Newton Counties, Missouri to evaluate exposure to 
lead in a former mining community. ATSDR collected blood samples from 
community members most vulnerable to the impacts of lead exposure: 
children five years old and younger along with pregnant women and women 
of childbearing age. ATSDR partnered with the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) and the Missouri Department of Health and 
Senior Services (MDHSS) who collected environmental samples, including 
soil, dust wipes, drinking water and paint, along with the results of 
the blood sampling. Appropriate EI procedures, including use of consent 
forms and questionnaires were used in the EI. The environmental 
sampling was submitted under this OMB Control Number with a burden of 
426 hours.
    All of ATSDR's targeted biological assessments (e.g., urine, blood) 
and some of the environmental investigations (e.g., air, water, soil, 
dust, or food sampling) involve participants to determine whether they 
are or have been exposed to unusual levels of pollutants at specific 
locations (e.g., where people live, spend leisure time, or anywhere 
they might come into contact with contaminants under investigation). 
Questionnaires, appropriate to the specific contaminant, are generally 
needed in about half of the EIs (at most approximately 12 per year) to 
assist in interpreting the biological or environmental sampling 
results. ATSDR collects contact information (e.g., name, address, phone 
number) to provide the participant with their individual results. ATSDR 
also collects information on other possible confounding sources of 
chemical(s) exposure such as medicines taken, foods eaten, hobbies, 
jobs, etc. In addition, ATSDR asks questions on recreational or 
occupational activities that could increase a participant's exposure 
potential. That information represents an individual's exposure 
history.
    The number of questions can vary depending on the number of 
chemicals being investigated, the route of exposure (e.g., breathing, 
eating, touching), and number of other sources of the chemical(s) 
(e.g., products used, jobs). We use approximately 12-20 questions about 
the pertinent environmental exposures per investigation. A question 
bank is available for health assessors to use as a basis of questions 
to be asked during the EI, but EI-specific questions may be included as 
appropriate. Typically, the number of participants in an individual EI 
ranges from 10 to 100. Participation is completely voluntary, and there 
are no costs to participants

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other than their time. Based on a maximum of 12 EIs per year and 100 
participants each, the estimated annualized burden hours are 600.

                                        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 hours)
                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Exposure Investigation          Chemical                   1,200               1           30/60             600
 Participants.                   Exposure
                                 Questions.
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............             600
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health 
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2024-25554 Filed 11-1-24; 8:45 am]
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