[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 186 (Monday, September 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59265-59266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-24181]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60-Day-10-10GY]


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 to provide 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 and send comments to Maryam I. 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

    Community Assessment and Engagement Process--New--Division of 
Health Assessment and Consultation (DHAC), Agency for Toxic Substances 
and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    ATSDR serves the public through responsive public health actions to 
promote healthy and safe environments and to prevent harmful exposures. 
To effectively implement ATSDR's programs, the agency works with 
communities by listening to and understanding their health concerns and 
seeking their guidance on where, when, and how to take public health 
actions. Communities in proximity to hazardous waste sites are 
concerned that they are being exposed to hazardous substances being 
released into the environment. Community assessment data will enable 
ATSDR to determine the perceived needs, concerns, values, and 
priorities of communities we serve and determine their willingness, 
interest and ability to participate in community engagement activities.
    In order to secure this data, ATSDR will interview adult males and 
females ages 18 and over living near petitioned or National Priorities 
List sites. ATSDR will also identify health and other concerns and the 
most effective channels of communication and venues for engagement.
    ATSDR staff will work with key stakeholders in communities to 
interview participants. These interviews will take the form of in-depth 
or telephone interviews with five audiences: General residential 
population (n = 600), public/private health care providers (n = 200), 
community leaders (n = 200), elected officials (n = 100), and industry 
leaders (n = 100).
    In-depth Interviews will take place at the individual's residence, 
at a predetermined interview location, at ATSDR-sponsored town hall 
meetings, or other ATSDR-sponsored functions. Telephone interviews will 
take place at the individual's residence or business location. Findings 
from these interviews will be used to determine how ATSDR will engage 
the community in addressing environmental concerns. Interview findings 
will also help ATSDR reach as many of the members of the affected 
community as possible and ensure that all community members are given 
an opportunity to provide input to ATSDR regarding public health 
assessment and community involvement activities. There are no costs to 
the respondents other than their time.

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                                                            Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                                         Average burden
               Type of respondents                             Form name                 Number of      Responses per     per response     Total burden
                                                                                        respondents       respondent       (in hours)         hours
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General Resident................................  In-depth Interview/phone..........              600                1              1.5              900
                                                  Screener..........................            1,200                1             6/60              120
Health care provider............................  In-depth Interview/phone..........              200                1               .5              100
                                                  Screener..........................              400                1             6/60               40
Community Leader................................  In-depth Interview/phone..........              200                1              1.5              300
                                                  Screener..........................              400                1             6/60               40
Elected Official................................  In-depth Interview/phone..........              100                1               .5               50
Industry........................................  In-depth Interview/phone..........              100                1               .5               50
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    Total.......................................  ..................................  ...............  ...............  ...............            1,600
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    Dated: September 21, 2010.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2010-24181 Filed 9-24-10; 8:45 am]
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