[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80057-80058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31978]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-11-11BJ]


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 Carol Walker, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 
1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, 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

    CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP)--New--Division 
of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention 
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Evidence from efficacy and effectiveness research studies has shown 
that lifestyle modifications leading to weight loss and increased 
physical activity can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in individuals 
with prediabetes or those at high risk of developing diabetes. To 
translate these research findings into practice, lifestyle programs 
that are effective and affordable need to be widely available and 
delivered on an ongoing basis.
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to 
ensure that effective diabetes prevention programs are scalable, 
sustainable and affordable. To fullfill this mission, CDC is 
establishing the CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) as 
an activity of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, housed in the 
Division of Diabetes Translation. The DPRP will provide a mechanism for 
recognizing organizations that deliver effective, community-based type 
2 diabetes prevention programs. Information about program recognition 
status will be available to people at high risk of type 2 diabetes, 
their health care providers, and health payers. The Diabetes Prevention 
Recognition Program is authorized under section 399V-3 of Public Law 
111-148, which directs CDC ``to determine eligibility of entities to 
deliver community-based type 2 diabetes prevention services,'' monitor 
and evaluate the services, and provide technical assistance.
    Organizations may apply for recognition through the DPRP by 
completing a one-time, on-line

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application form. To qualify, programs must meet the minimum 
eligibility requirements set forth in CDC's ``DPRP Draft Recognition 
Standards and Operating Procedures.'' Criteria for recognition include, 
but are not limited to: (1) Following an evidence-based curriculum that 
has been proven effective in research and demonstration projects, and 
(2) submitting de-identified participant process and outcome data to 
CDC every six months. CDC will use the process and outcome data to 
monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and to provide targeted 
technical assistance to applicant organizations. Three levels of 
recognition will be provided: Pending recognition for new applicants 
that have submitted an application and meet eligibility criteria 
defined by DPRP standards and operating procedures; Full recognition 
for programs that have demonstrated effectiveness according to DPRP 
standards; and Probationary recognition for programs that are working 
towards full attainment of the standards.
    Each organization that seeks recognition through the DPRP will 
submit an initial, online application form to CDC. There is no 
application deadline. The de-identified process and outcome data 
necessary for assessing program performance will be submitted to CDC 
electronically twice per year. The due dates for these submissions will 
be determined by the date of the organization's initial application. 
CDC estimates that burden to respondents will be modest since the 
information requested for DPRP recognition is routinely collected by 
organizations that deliver lifestyle programs. To further minimize 
burden to respondents, CDC will accept process and outcome data 
submitted using any electronic format, software or method that meets 
the requirements established by DPRP standards and operating 
procedures.
    OMB approval is requested for three years. CDC anticipates seeking 
continued OMB approval throughout the lifetime of the DPRP. Respondents 
will be organizational entities that offer diabetes prevention 
services. Participation in the DPRP is voluntary, and there are no 
costs to respondents other than their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                      Average
                                                     Number of       Number of      burden  per    Total burden
      Type of respondent            Form name       respondents    responses per   response (in       (in hr)
                                                                    respondent          hr)
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Applicants for Recognition      Application Form              67               1            3/60               3
 through the DPRP.
                                Process and                   67               2            5/60              11
                                 Outcome Data.
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............              14
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Thelma Sims,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2010-31978 Filed 12-20-10; 8:45 am]
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