[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58783-58785]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23237]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30 Day 14-0909]


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

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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 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

    CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP)--Revision--
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, section 399V-3 of 
Public Law 111-148, directed Centers for Disease Control ``to determine 
eligibility of entities to deliver community-based type 2 diabetes 
prevention services,'' monitor and evaluate the services, and provide 
technical assistance. To this end, CDC's Division of Diabetes 
Translation (DDT) established and administers the Diabetes Prevention 
Recognition Program (DPRP), which recognizes organizations that deliver 
diabetes prevention programs according to requirements set forth in the 
``Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recognition Program 
Standards and Operating Procedures'' (DPRP Standards). Two levels of 
recognition are provided: Pending recognition, for new applicants that 
have submitted an application and meet eligibility criteria defined by 
the DPRP Standards, and Full recognition, for programs that have 
demonstrated effectiveness according to DPRP standards. DDT maintains a 
public registry of these organizations, which can be used by people at 
high risk of type 2 diabetes, their health care providers, and health 
payers to locate organizations that offer DPRP-recognized diabetes 
prevention programs.
    In 2011, CDC received OMB approval to collect information needed to 
administer the DPRP (CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program, OMB 
No. 0920-0909, exp. 11/30/2014). Two types of information are collected 
from organizations seeking DPRP recognition: Application data and 
evaluation data. The one-time application form can be completed on-line 
at any time. In addition, organizations submit de-identified process 
and outcome evaluation data to CDC electronically once per year. The 
due dates for these submissions are based on organizations' effective 
dates (the first day of the month following application approval). CDC 
uses the process and outcome data to monitor and evaluate program 
effectiveness and to provide targeted technical assistance to 
applicants.
    CDC requests an additional three years of OMB approval to continue 
collecting the information needed to administer the DPRP. Based on 
additional translational research, experience with the DPRP from 2011-
2014, and feedback from applicants, recognized organizations and 
stakeholders, CDC plans to revise the DPRP Standards and the associated 
information collection. A key change relates to incorporation of a new 
mode of service delivery. Because future programs will be allowed to 
deliver lifestyle programs in a virtual or electronic mode, DPRP 
requirements for hour-long sessions and written materials for 
participants have been dropped. A new program mode data element (in-
person, virtual, other) will be added to the DPRP application form to 
facilitate the identification and evaluation of programs, by mode. This 
information will also be published in the DPRP registry. Additionally, 
CDC plans to initiate the following changes in the data elements 
collected: (1) Add fields, if applicable, for contact information for 
an additional organizational contact and data preparer to the 
application form. These additional organization contacts are necessary 
to facilitate communication in light of a large volume of turnover in 
recognized organizations and to enable DPRP staff to provide technical 
assistance directly to the data preparer. (2) Add Participant State [of 
residence] to the evaluation data. This information will allow DPRP to 
capture the reach of virtual programs and allow for reporting by state 
or region. (3) Simplify the codes for Participation Prediabetes 
Determination by reducing the number of required responses from five to 
three. (4) Discontinue the collection of the Core Group Code, Location 
Code, Lifestyle Coach ID, Session Type and Session ID.
    Additional changes to the DPRP Standards or DPRP information 
collection may be requested during the period of the Revision request, 
as CDC continues discussions with recognized programs and potential 
applicants and reviews results from ongoing studies.
    During the period of this Revision, CDC estimates receipt of 
approximately 350 DPRP application forms per year. The estimated burden 
per response is one hour. In addition, CDC estimates receipt of annual 
evaluation data submissions from 1,200 organizations. Evaluation data 
will be received from a mix of new DPRP applicant organizations as well 
as previous applicants whose performance is being assessed for 
compliance with the DPRP Standards. The estimated burden per response 
is one hour. The estimated burden per response is modest since the 
information requested for DPRP recognition is routinely collected by 
most organizations that deliver lifestyle programs. Participation in 
the DPRP is voluntary, and there are no costs to respondents other than 
their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 1,550.

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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   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent        (in hr)
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Public sector organizations that        DPRP Application Form...             140               1               1
 deliver type 2 diabetes prevention     DPRP Evaluation Data....             480               1               1
 programs.
Private sector organizations that       DPRP Application Form...             210               1               1
 deliver type 2 diabetes prevention     DPRP Evaluation Data....             720               1               1
 programs.
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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. 2014-23237 Filed 9-29-14; 8:45 am]
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