[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 25 (Monday, February 9, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6413-6414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2611]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-09-09AQ]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 or 
send comments to Maryam Daneshvar, CDC Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 
Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to 
[email protected].
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Behavioral Assessment and Rapid Testing Project (BART)--New--
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted 
Diseases, and Tuberculosis Elimination Programs (NCHHSTP), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    This project seeks to establish feasibility of collecting 
behavioral practices and performing rapid HIV tests. Such opportunities 
enable CDC to develop risk reduction interventions that are appropriate 
for the attendees of special events that attract persons who may be at 
high risk for HIV infection but who do not access the other services in 
their community. This collection consists of behavioral assessments and 
rapid HIV testing at a variety of events serving different minority and 
hard-to-reach populations at high risk for acquiring or transmitting 
HIV infection. A single protocol and one research agenda will be used 
in all settings.
    This project will address the increasing rates of HIV infection 
among African Americans and men who have sex with men as well as the 
need for early detection and linkage to health care for HIV-infected 
persons. The proposed project addresses ``Healthy People 2010'' 
priority area(s) of identifying new HIV infections and is in alignment 
with NCHHSTP performance goal(s) to strengthen the national capacity to 
monitor the epidemic, develop and implement effective HIV prevention 
interventions, and evaluate prevention programs. A secondary purpose of 
BART is to decrease stigma associated with testing by increasing 
awareness, visibility and acceptability of public rapid testing 
programs.
    A randomized convenience sample will be used to select attendees at 
(1) Gay Pride; (2) Minority Gay Pride; (3) black spring break; and (4) 
cultural and social events attracting large numbers of African 
Americans. Trained interviewers will select and approach event 
attendees. A screener questionnaire will be used to determine 
participation eligibility and obtain oral consent. Approximately 7,000 
individuals will be approached to participate in the BART interview 
each year and participate in a two minute screener interview. 
Approximately 5,600 individuals are expected to be eligible and 
participate in BART interview each year. There is no cost to 
respondents other than their time.

                                       Estimate of Annualized Burden Table
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                                                                     Number of    Average burden
            Types of data collection                 Number of     responses per   per response    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)       (in hour)
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Screener........................................           7,000               1            2/60             233
Interview.......................................           5,600               1           15/60           1,400
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    Total.......................................          12,600  ..............  ..............           1,633
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Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E9-2611 Filed 2-6-09; 8:45 am]
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