[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 65 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16836-16837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06874]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-17-16AXC]


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

    Assessing Safety and Health Hazards to Workers in Oil and Gas 
Extraction: A Survey--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety 
and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The mission of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health (NIOSH) is to promote safety and health at work for all people 
through research and prevention. The Occupational Safety and Health 
Act, 91 (section 20[a] [1]), authorizes NIOSH to conduct research to 
advance the health and safety of workers. NIOSH is proposing a two year 
study to conduct a survey questionnaire of 500 land-based oil and gas 
(O&G) extraction workers in 5 U.S. states (Texas, North Dakota, 
Colorado, Oklahoma and a state in the Appalachian Basin) to examine 
safety and health issues and concerns of this workforce. Workers who 
drive as a part of their work duties will be asked to complete an 
additional set of questions about their driving environment and 
behaviors. We expect a response rate of 80%, so it is estimated that we 
will approach 625 workers in order to have 500 workers complete the 
survey.
    The goals of this study are (1) To determine on-duty and off-duty 
factors that contribute to motor vehicle crashes, injuries and illness 
among U.S. land-based O&G extraction workers and (2) To identify other 
safety and health needs and concerns of U.S. land-based O&G extraction 
workers. The results of this study will guide the development of 
evidence-based and priority interventions and future research in the 
O&G extraction industry that will improve the safety and health of O&G 
workers.
    Administration of the survey questionnaire will occur at temporary 
modular lodging facilities (`man camps'), training centers, equipment/
trucking yards, well sites, and community centers in oilfield towns. A 
screening questionnaire, ``Module 1: Screening'' will be administered 
to 313 workers per year (for 2 years) to determine that the worker is 
eligible for the survey. This questionnaire will take about 5 minutes. 
NIOSH anticipates that up to 63 workers per year (20% of screened 
workers) will be eligible but not interested in participating in this 
study. These workers will be asked to complete a brief, 6-question 
``Non-Respondent Questionnaire'', which will take about 5 minutes. 
Approximately 250 workers per year (for 2 years) will be eligible and 
agree to participate in the study (80% response rate). These workers 
will complete ``Module 2: General,'' ``Module 3: Well-site work,'' and 
``Module 5: Closing Questions'' (approximately 225 workers will use the 
tablet version and 25 will opt to use the hardcopy version). ``Module 
5: Closing Questions'' includes a brief interview with program staff. 
The questionnaire and interview will take approximately 25 minutes to 
complete for workers using the tablet as well as for those using the 
hardcopy version. Workers

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who drive a company vehicle will also be asked to complete ``Module 4: 
Motor Vehicle.'' An estimated 75% of the workers will complete the 
driving portion of the survey (187 workers). This module will take 
approximately 5 additional minutes to complete for those using the 
tablet (approximately 168 workers per year) as well as 5 minutes for 
those completing the hardcopy version (19 workers per year).
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be reviewed and 
addressed prior to OMB application submission. The total estimated 
burden hours are 151.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                               Number of
        Type of  respondents               Form name           Number of     responses per   Average  burden per
                                                              respondents     respondent    response  (in hours)
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Screening of Workers...............  Module 1: Screening..             313               1  5/60
O&G Extraction Workers.............  Non Respondent                     63               1  5/60
                                      Questionnaire.
O&G Extraction Workers.............  Tablet Version,                   225               1  25/60
                                      Modules 2: General,
                                      Module 3: Well Site
                                      Work, and, Module 5:
                                      Closing Questions.
O&G Extraction Workers.............  Hardcopy, Version,                 25               1  25/60
                                      Modules 2: General,
                                      Module 3: Well Site
                                      Work, and, Module 5:
                                      Closing Questions.
O&G Extraction Workers who drive at  Tablet Version,                   168               1  5/60
 work.                                Module 4: Motor
                                      Vehicle.
O&G Extraction Workers who drive at  Hardcopy Version,                  19               1  5/60
 work.                                Module 4: Motor
                                      Vehicle.
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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. 2017-06874 Filed 4-5-17; 8:45 am]
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