[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8874-8875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3489]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-12-12DO]


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 
and send comments to Kimberly Lane, CDC Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 
Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email 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 National Healthy Worksite Program (NHWP)--New--National Center 
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    In the United States, chronic diseases such as cancer, heart 
disease, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and 
disability. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and 
costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable. 
Adopting healthy behaviors, such as eating nutritious foods, being 
physically active, and avoiding tobacco use, can prevent the 
devastating effects of these diseases and lead to reduced rates of 
obesity, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
    Increasing health care costs, and decreases in employee 
productivity due to health-related factors, are leading American 
businesses to examine strategies to improve health and contain health 
care costs. Employers are recognizing the role they can play in 
creating a healthy work environment and providing their employees with 
opportunities to make healthy lifestyle choices. They increasingly look 
to CDC and other public health experts for guidance and solutions to 
combat the effects of chronic diseases on their employees and 
businesses.
    To support these efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) is establishing the National Healthy Worksite Program 
(NHWP), a comprehensive workplace health promotion program to address 
physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use in the workplace. 
Participating worksites will create high quality workplace health 
programs by implementing programs, policies, and environmental supports 
that assist employees in adopting healthy behaviors. The NHWP is 
authorized by the Public Health Service Act and funded through the 
Prevention and Public Health Fund of the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act (ACA).
    CDC-funded NHWP support will be provided over a two-year period to 
an initial group of 100 worksites drawn from seven communities. The 
worksites will represent small, medium and large employers in a variety 
of industry sectors. The largest employers will be required to make an 
in-kind contribution to supplement the support provided through the 
NHWP. Support to be provided for worksites participating in the NHWP 
will include organizational assessment, guidance on strategies for 
supporting a culture of

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health, assistance in implementing a tailored workplace health 
improvement plan, and training. Support to be provided for 
participating employees will include individual health risk 
assessments, health coaching and education, and opportunities to 
participate in healthy lifestyle challenges. The NHWP will also provide 
workplace health program training to additional employers in the seven 
NHWP communities. CDC may increase the number of NHWP sites that 
receive assistance, if funding becomes available.
    CDC plans to collect information needed to select the initial group 
of participating NHWP worksites; to describe implementation and costs 
of workplace health promotion programs at these sites over the initial 
two-year period of support; to examine the effects of workplace health 
programs on employee access and opportunity to engage in activities 
that support a healthy lifestyle; and to quantify reductions in 
individual health risks and improvements in productivity. In addition, 
for up to one year after the two-year implementation period, CDC will 
collect information needed to assess program sustainability. 
Respondents will include employers, employees, and support staff at 
sites participating in the NHWP. To gain insight into training needs, 
barriers to participation, and other issues related to program 
sustainability, information will also be collected from additional 
employers in NHWP communities.
    There are no costs to participants other than their time, with the 
exception of the in-kind contribution for large employers. 
Participation in the NHWP is voluntary for both worksites and employees 
at those sites.
    OMB approval is requested for three years. Information will be used 
to evaluate the NHWP, to identify success drivers for building and 
maintaining a successful workplace health program, and to develop tools 
and resources for additional employers who are interested in 
establishing workplace health programs.

                                                            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 hours)
                                                                                                            respondent        hours)
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                                                 Employer Interview Guide...............             100               1           20/60              33
                                                 Organizational Assessment..............              67               2           30/60              67
                                                 Eligibility File.......................              32               5           15/60              40
Employers Participating in the NHWP............  Discussion Guide for Steering Committee               4               1           30/60               2
                                                  Members.
                                                 Discussion Guide for Wellness Committee              34               1           30/60              17
                                                  Members.
                                                 Employer Follow Up Survey..............              33               1           15/60               8
Additional Community Employers.................  Employer Engagement Feedback Survey....              70               1           10/60              12
                                                 Employer Follow Up Survey..............             166               1           15/60              42
                                                 All Employee Survey....................           3,000               2           30/60           3,000
                                                 Health Assessment......................           4,000               2           30/60           4,000
                                                 Success Story Consent and                           400               1           10/60              67
                                                  Questionnaire,.
                                                 Satisfaction Survey....................           2,000               1           15/60             500
                                                 Lower Your Weight by Eight Challenge              2,000               1               1           2,000
                                                  Log.
Employees Participating in the NHWP............  Step into Health Challenge Log.........           2,000               1           30/60           1,000
                                                 Mix it Up Challenge Log................           2,000               1           30/60           1,000
                                                 Quench Your Thirst Challenge Log.......           2,000               1           30/60           1,000
                                                 Feel Fit with Fiber Challenge Log......           2,000               1           30/60           1,000
                                                 Maintain Don't Gain Challenge Log......           2,000               1               1           2,000
                                                 Nutrition/Lifestyle Tracking Log.......           2,000               1           30/60           1,000
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    Total......................................  .......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............          16,788
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Kimberly Lane,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2012-3489 Filed 2-14-12; 8:45 am]
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