[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 101 (Friday, May 24, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24149-24150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10833]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-19-18XG]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information
collection request titled Evaluation of the third decade of the
National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Council Effectiveness to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC
previously published a ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations'' notice on April 19, 2018 to obtain
comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC did not receive
comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an
additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly
interested in comments that:
(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]. Direct written comments
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.
Proposed Project
Evaluation of the Third Decade of the National Occupational
Research Agenda (NORA) Council Effectiveness--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 1995-1996,
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 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.
NORA runs in ten-year cycles, with the first decade running 1996-2006,
the second 2006-2016, and the third 2016-2026.
The structure of NORA has evolved over time, and now, in the third
decade, it is organized into ten industry sectors based on major areas
of the U.S. economy, and seven health and safety cross-sectors
organized according to the major health and safety issues affecting the
U.S. working population. The work of the sectors and cross-sectors is
managed through a partnership structure of councils. Each of the 17
councils develops and maintains an agenda for the decade for its
sector. The sector agendas become part of the
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national agenda for improvements in occupational safety and health
through research and partnerships. Representing all stakeholders, the
councils use an open process to set research objectives, share
information, 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. As the steward of NORA, it is
NIOSH's responsibility to ensure that councils, which are central to
the work of NORA, are operating well. Without this data collection,
NIOSH's internal review of NORA would lack critical stakeholder input
from its many non-Federal partners.
The target population is all current and former members and leaders
of each of the 17 NORA councils in the third decade of NORA. The web-
based survey requests information on council activities, the
effectiveness of the council and its processes, and suggestions for
improving the effectiveness and impact of NORA councils in the future.
NIOSH will invite approximately 425 non-Federal NORA Sector council
members to complete the web-based survey. Participation is voluntary
and the estimated burden per response is 12 minutes. Based on
experience with similar information collections, NIOSH estimates
receipt of 225 completed responses. There are no costs to respondents
other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden is 45
hours.
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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Non-federal NORA Council members or Council Survey.......... 225 1 12/60
leaders.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-10833 Filed 5-23-19; 8:45 am]
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