[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14253-14254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05478]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60-Day-14-0895]


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 404-639-7570 or 
send comments to LeRoy Richardson, 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

    Community-based Organization Monitoring and Evaluation of Respect 
(OMB No.0920-0895 exp. 8/31/2014)--Revision--National Center for HIV/
AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    CDC began formally partnering with Community-based Organizations 
(CBOs) in the late 1980s to expand the reach of HIV prevention efforts. 
CBOs were, and continue to be, recognized as important partners in HIV 
prevention because of their history and credibility with target 
populations and their access to groups that may not be easily reached. 
Over time, CDC's program for HIV prevention by CBOs has grown in size, 
scope, and complexity to respond to changes in the epidemic, including 
the diffusion and implementation of Effective Behavioral Interventions 
(EBIs) for HIV prevention.
    CDC's EBIs have been shown to be effective under controlled 
research environments, but there is limited data on intervention 
implementation and client outcomes in real-world settings (as 
implemented by CDC-funded CBOs). The purpose of Community-based 
Organization Monitoring and Evaluation of Respect (CMEP-Respect) is to: 
(a) Assess the fidelity of the implementation of the selected 
intervention at the CBO; and (b) improve the performance of CDC-funded 
CBOs delivering the Respect intervention by monitoring changes in 
clients' self-reported attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV and HIV 
transmission risk behaviors after participating in Respect.
    CDC funded four (4) CBOs to participate in CMEP-Respect for five 
(5) years (September 2010-August 2015). From September 1, 2012 through 
January 31, 2014, baseline surveys were conducted with 684 
participants; 90-day follow up surveys were completed with 459 
participants, and 180-day follow up surveys were completed with 343 
participants.
    CDC is requesting additional time to complete follow up surveys at 
90- and 180-days for participants completing the intervention on or 
before August 31, 2014. Following their participation in the Respect 
intervention, participants will complete an 18 minute, self 
administered, computer based interview at two follow-up time points 
(90- and 180-days following the Respect intervention) to assess their 
HIV-related attitudes and behavioral risks. CBOs will be expected to 
retain 80% of these participants at both follow-up time points.
    Throughout the project, funded CBOs will be responsible for 
managing the daily procedures of CMEP-Respect to ensure that all 
required activities are performed, all deadlines are met, and quality 
assurance plans, policies and procedures are upheld. CBOs will be 
responsible for participating in all CDC-sponsored grantee meetings 
related to CMEP-Respect.
    Findings from this project will be primarily used by the 
participating CBOs. The CBOs may use the findings to: (a) Better 
understand if the outcomes are different across demographic and 
behavioral risk groups as well as agency and program model 
characteristics; and (b) improve the future implementation, management, 
and quality of Respect. CDC and other organizations interested in 
behavioral outcome monitoring of Respect or similar HIV prevention 
interventions can also benefit from lessons learned through this 
project.
    In this request, CDC is requesting approval for approximately 200 
burden hours. There is no cost to respondents except for their time.

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                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of    Average burden
      Type of respondent            Form name        Number of     responses per   response (in    Total burden
                                                    respondents     respondent        hours)        (in hours)
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General Population............  90-day Follow-up             320               1           18/60              96
                                 Survey.
CMEP-Respect grantees.........  90-day SDN                     4              12            5/60               4
                                 Submission.
General population............  180-day Follow-              320               1           18/60              96
                                 up Survey.
CMEP-Respect grantees.........  180-day SDN                    4              12            5/60               4
                                 Submission.
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............             200
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LeRoy Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-05478 Filed 3-12-14; 8:45 am]
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