[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41797-41798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17824]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-11-10GY]


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

    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 (NPL) 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. The total annualized burden is 
estimated to be 1600 hours.

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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
                                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)
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General Resident......................  In-depth Interview/phone             600               1             1.5
                                        Screener................            1200               1            6/60
Health care provider..................  In-depth Interview/phone             200               1           30/60
                                        Screener................             400               1            6/60
Community Leader......................  In-depth Interview/phone             200               1             1.5
                                        Screener................             400               1            6/60
Elected Official......................  In-depth Interview/phone             100               1           30/60
Industry..............................  In-depth Interview/phone             100               1           30/60
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    Dated: July 11, 2011.
Daniel Holcomb,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-17824 Filed 7-14-11; 8:45 am]
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