[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52011-52012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20718]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-14-0800]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the 
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of

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information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess 
information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: 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

    Focus Group Testing to Effectively Plan and Tailor Cancer 
Prevention and Control Communication Campaigns (OMB No. 0920-0800, exp. 
11/30/2014)--Extension--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention 
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The mission of the CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 
(DCPC) is to reduce the burden of cancer in the United States through 
cancer prevention, reduction of risk, early detection, better 
treatment, and improved quality of life for cancer survivors. Toward 
this end, the DCPC supports the scientific development, implementation, 
and evaluation of various health communication campaigns with an 
emphasis on specific cancer burdens. This process requires testing of 
messages, concepts, and materials prior to their final development and 
dissemination. Communication campaigns vary according to the type of 
cancer, the qualitative dimensions of the message described above, and 
the type of respondents.
    CDC is currently approved to collect information needed to plan and 
tailor cancer communication campaigns (OMB No. 0920-0800, exp. 11/30/
2014), and seeks OMB approval to extend the existing generic clearance. 
No changes to the scope of the clearance or data collection methodology 
are proposed. There are small decreases in the annualized estimates for 
the number of respondents and burden hours.
    Information will be collected primarily through focus groups, and 
will be used to assess numerous qualitative dimensions of cancer 
prevention and control messages, including, but not limited to, 
knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behavioral intentions, information needs 
and sources, and compliance to recommended screening intervals. 
Insights gained from the focus groups will assist in the development 
and/or refinement of future campaign messages and materials.
    DCPC plans to conduct or sponsor up to 80 focus groups per year 
over a three-year period. An average of 10 respondents will participate 
in each focus group discussion. Screening will be conducted to recruit 
respondents for specific target audiences, e.g., the general public or 
health care providers. The estimated burden per response for screening 
is three minutes. Each focus group discussion will be facilitated by a 
written discussion guide, and will last approximately two hours. CDC 
will submit an information collection request to OMB for approval of 
each focus group activity.
    OMB approval is requested for three years. There are no changes to 
information collection purpose or methodology. There are minor 
reductions in the annualized estimates for the number of respondents 
and corresponding burden hours.
    Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents 
except their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 
1,680.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
          Type of respondents                   Form name            Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)
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General Public........................  Screening Form..........             960               1            3/60
                                        Focus Group Guide.......             480               1               2
Health Care Professionals.............  Screening Form..........             640               1            3/60
                                        Focus Group Guide.......             320               1               2
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Leroy A. 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. 2014-20718 Filed 8-29-14; 8:45 am]
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