[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 4442] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-2428] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [30DAY-03] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Office on (404) 639-3453. The following requests have been submitted for review since the last publication date on January 23, 1996. Proposed Project 1. An Assessment of The National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN)--(New)--The National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN) was established in 1989 to provide education and training to different levels of laboratory personnel in public health, private, independent laboratories and blood banks. Training in testing skills required to diagnose and monitor HIV infected individuals and AIDS-related diseases was the driving force behind its development. However, NLTN staff has responded to other emerging training needs such as those required to test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Hantaviruses, and other diseases. The NLTN works primarily with the State Public Health Laboratories forming partnerships that facilitate laboratory training in most laboratory settings. This project is an evaluation of the effectiveness of the NLTN in meeting its goals and in satisfying the needs of its customers. Recipients of training and their supervisors will be the major sources of information. Some assessment of participants that have not attended NLTN courses will be necessary to use as a control group. Surveys will be directed to all types of laboratories that perform diagnostic testing. Samples will be selected from local health department laboratories, state health department laboratories, microbiology course participants and physician office laboratories. The study was designed in FY 1994 and FY 1995. Data collection should begin late in FY 1995 and be completed in FY 1996. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No. of Avg. Respondents No, of responses/ burden/ respondents respondents response ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Laboratories........................ 10,000 1 .5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The total annual burden is 5000. Send comments to Allison Eydt; Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235; Washington, DC 20503. Wilma G. Johnson, Acting Associate Director for Policy Planning and Evaluation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 96-2428 Filed 2-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P