[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 213 (Tuesday, November 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65399-65400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26132]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-15-14ADD]


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 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

    National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) 2016 Decade Review--
New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to 
prevent worker injury and illness, as authorized in Section 20(a)(1) of 
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. 669). In 1995-6, 
NIOSH saw an opportunity to enhance its ability to accomplish its 
mission through partnerships that involved a broad national stakeholder 
base in occupational safety and health. With stakeholder input, NIOSH 
developed and launched a decade-long partnership program titled the 
National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) in 1996. Participation in 
NORA includes stakeholders from universities, large and small 
businesses, professional societies, government agencies, and worker 
organizations. After an internal management review of the first decade 
of NORA, conducted in 2005, NIOSH launched the second decade of NORA 
(2006-2016) structured for even greater national impact. This 
information collection is a necessary part of a larger internal NIOSH 
management review of the second decade of NORA. The results of this 
review will inform NIOSH decisions about how to structure a third 
decade of NORA (2016-2026) for maximum effectiveness and impact.
    The second decade of NORA was based on a new sector structure to 
better move research to practice within workplaces. The work of the 
sectors is managed through a partnership structure of sector councils. 
Each council develops and maintains an agenda for the decade for its 
sector. The sector agendas become part of the national agenda for 
improvements in occupational safety and health through research and 
partnerships. Representing all stakeholders, the councils use an open 
process to set goals, develop strategies, encourage partnerships, and 
promote improved workplace practices.
    NIOSH is requesting a 12-month OMB approval to administer a survey 
to NORA council members and leaders. The collection of information is 
necessary for NIOSH management to assess the efficiency and 
effectiveness of the NORA sector councils. The target population is all 
current and former members and leaders of each of the ten NORA Sector 
Councils. The web-based questionnaire requests information on 
satisfaction with the efficiency of the council and its processes, on 
impacts made in the sector during the second decade, and suggestions 
for improving the effectiveness and impact of NORA in the future. 
Without this data collection, NIOSH's internal management review of 
NORA would lack critical stakeholder input from its many non-Federal 
partners.
    A 16-item questionnaire has been developed and will be sent to all 
352 non-Federal NORA Sector council members or leaders. A pilot test of 
the questionnaire was conducted by asking eight NIOSH employees who are 
a leader of a NORA sector council to complete the questionnaire and 
provide feedback. Respondents to the pilot test estimated the 
questionnaire requires approximately 15 minutes to complete. The total 
estimated burden is 88 hours. There is no cost to respondents other 
than their time.

                                        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 hrs.)
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Council member or leader............  Council Questionnaire..             352                1            15/60
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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. 2014-26132 Filed 11-3-14; 8:45 am]
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