[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39262-39263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16601]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-10-09AL]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a 
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) 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 Officer at (404) 639-5960 or send an e-mail 
to [email protected]. Send written comments to 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

    The Green Housing Study: Environmental health impacts on women and 
children in low-income multifamily housing--New--National Center for 
Environmental Health (NCEH) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
Registry (ATSDR)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    This study directly supports the Healthy Homes' health protection 
goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This 
investigation is also consistent with CDC's Health Protection Research 
Agenda, which calls for research to identify the major environmental 
causes of disease and disability and related risk factors.
    The efficacy of green building design features in reducing 
allergens and toxic substances within the home has been assumed based 
on conventional wisdom. A better understanding is needed of the extent 
to which green-built, low-income housing actually reduces exposures to 
these compounds when compared to standard-built, low-income housing. In 
addition, this study may provide insight into how specific green 
building practices (e.g., use of low chemical-emitting paints and 
carpets) may influence levels of substances in the home (such as 
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A study investigating these topics 
would provide a solid foundation upon which to explore green affordable 
housing's potential to promote healthy homes principles.
    The title of this study has changed since publication of the 
initial 60-day Federal Register Notice (FRN); however, the goals remain 
the same. These goals will be accomplished in ongoing building 
renovation programs sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development (HUD). In partnership with HUD, the CDC will leverage 
opportunities to collect survey and biomarker data from residents and 
to collect environmental measurements in homes in order to evaluate 
associations between green housing and health.
    Participants will include pregnant women and children living in 
HUD-subsidized housing that has either been rehabilitated in a green 
(e.g., case) or a traditional manner (e.g., control) from study sites 
across the United States. The following are eligible for the study: (1) 
688 children (age 7-12 years with asthma); (2) 688 children (less than 
or equal to 6 years); (3) 688 pregnant women; and (4) 688 mothers of 
the children enrolled. Pregnant women and children with asthma (ages 7-
12 years) will donate blood samples (for assessment of allergy) and 
urine samples (for assessment of pesticide and VOC exposures). The 
children with asthma (ages 7-12 years) will be also tested for lung 
function and lung inflammatory markers. The length of follow-up is one 
year. Questionnaires regarding home characteristics and respiratory 
symptoms will be administered at 6-month intervals. Environmental 
sampling of the air and dust in the participants' homes will be 
conducted over a 1-year period (once in the home before rehabilitation 
(baseline I), and then at three time points after rehabilitation has 
been completed: Baseline II, 6 months, and 12 months). Environmental 
sampling includes measurements of air exchange rate, pesticides, VOCs, 
indoor allergens, fungi, temperature, humidity, and particulate matter.
    Approximately 1,600 adults (800 mothers and 800 pregnant women) 
will complete the screening forms. We assume after screening, some 
women will not be eligible (an estimate of roughly 15%). With an 
anticipated loss to follow-up in our study of 20%, we will recruit 688 
asthmatic children (age 7-12 years) and their mothers. We will also 
recruit 688 pregnant women. In addition, children age 0-6 years could 
also be enrolled if a household already has an enrolled participant. In 
summary, expected overall response rate could range from 69%-86% for 
each of the eligible types of women participating in the study from 
screening through the end of data collection. The number and type of 
respondents that will complete the questionnaires are as follows: (1) 
688 mothers of enrolled children--from ages 0-6 yrs and/or children 
with asthma (ages 7-12 years) and (2) 688 pregnant women--with or 
without eligible children. All health and environmental exposure 
information about children will be provided by their mothers (i.e., no 
children will fill out questionnaires). Children ages 0-6 years are 
only recruited if their enrolled mother is pregnant or their mother 
also has an enrolled child with asthma between the ages 7-12 years. The 
total estimated annual burden hours equals 3,878.
    There is no cost to the respondents other than their time to 
participate in the study.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                  Number of      Average burden
               Forms                      Respondents           Number of       responses per     per response
                                                               respondents       respondent        (in hours)
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Screening Questionnaire............  Mothers of enrolled               1,600                 1             10/60
                                      children/Pregnant
                                      Women.
Baseline Questionnaire (Home         Mothers of enrolled               1,376                 1             15/60
 Characteristics).                    children/Pregnant
                                      Women.
Baseline Questionnaire (for Mother   Mothers of enrolled               1,376                 1             15/60
 or Pregnant Women).                  children/Pregnant
                                      Women.

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Baseline Questionnaire (for          Mothers of enrolled                 688                 1             15/60
 Children with asthma 7-12 years).    children.
Baseline Questionnaire (for          Mothers of enrolled                 688                 1             15/60
 Children 0-6 years).                 children.
3- and 9-month Phone contact.......  Mothers of enrolled               1,376                 2              5/60
                                      children/Pregnant
                                      Women.
6- and 12-month Follow-up            Mothers of enrolled               1,376                 2             10/60
 Questionnaire (for environment).     children/Pregnant
                                      Women.
6- and 12-month Follow-up            Mothers of enrolled               1,376                 2             10/60
 Questionnaire (for women).           children/Pregnant
                                      Women.
6- and 12-month Follow-up            Mothers of enrolled                 688                 2             10/60
 Questionnaire (for Children with     children.
 asthma 7-12 years).
6- and 12-month Follow-up            Mothers of enrolled                 688                 2             10/60
 Questionnaire (for children 0-6).    children.
Time/Activity form (for Children     Mothers of enrolled                 688                 4              5/60
 with asthma 7-12 years).             children.
Time/Activity form (for Children 0-  Mothers of enrolled                 688                 4              5/60
 6 years).                            children.
Time/Activity form (for Pregnant     Mothers of enrolled               1,376                 4              5/60
 women or mothers).                   children/Pregnant
                                      Women.
Post-delivery questionnaire........  Pregnant Women.......               688                 1              5/60
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    Dated: June 30, 2010.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2010-16601 Filed 7-7-10; 8:45 am]
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