[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 208 (Monday, October 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74190-74192]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23857]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-24-1373]


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 ``Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and 
Prevention Program Survey'' 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 August 23, 2023, to obtain comments from the public and 
affected agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous 
notice. This notice serves to

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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. Comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 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

    Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program Survey 
(OMB Control No. 0920-1373, Exp. 10/31/2023)--Extension--National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program 
(FFFIPP) conducts independent investigations of fire fighter (FF) line-
of-duty deaths (LODD) and recommends ways to prevent deaths and 
injuries. In 2003, an evaluation was conducted to determine the extent 
to which recommendations from NIOSH investigations of FF fatalities are 
being implemented by fire departments. Since then, there have been 
changes to the Program recommendations and methods of disseminating 
FFFIPP reports. For example, there have been changes to: (1) the 
details and types of recommendations for preventing FF fatalities; and 
(2) the method to disseminate the FFFIPP reports to FDs (driven in 
large part by cost). Dissemination methods have evolved from hardcopy 
mailings to FDs, to internet-based, with notifications of new FFFIPP 
reports by the fire service media and if FDs sign-up at the NIOSH 
website for notifications of new reports.
    Understanding how, or if NIOSH recommendations are used by various 
types of FDs will allow a better understanding of barriers to the use 
of proven prevention recommendations and help identify approaches to 
improve the delivery of services to FDs. Additionally, we will gain 
insight into whether changes to the communication and dissemination 
have impacted the reach of these recommendations. Knowing if different 
types of FDs are aware of and willing to access FFFIPP reports and 
recommendations in non-print formats is critical, as these 
recommendations cannot have the intended impact of saving fire fighter 
lives if large numbers of FDs do not know where to find NIOSH reports 
or have the resources to access them.
    The purpose of this data collection is to assess FD implementation 
of the NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations and identify barriers to 
implementation of recommendations. Results will provide an 
understanding of current FD operational procedures, insight into MV-
related activities and related policies, and identify whether FFFIPP 
recommendations are being utilized by FDs. Findings will inform 
strategies for communication of future recommendations and identify 
areas for potential intervention projects in order to improve the 
delivery of services and help ensure an effective and efficient 
stakeholder experience.
    The estimate for burden hours is based on a pilot test of the 
survey instrument by eight FD personnel. In the pilot test, the average 
time to complete the survey, including time for reviewing instructions, 
gathering needed information, and completing the survey was 10-25 
minutes. Based on these results, the estimated time range for actual 
respondents to complete the survey is 10-25 minutes. For the purposes 
of estimating burden hours, the upper limit of this range is used. 
There are screening questions at the beginning of the survey so all 
respondents may not actually participate.
    The respondent universe is based on: (1) 4500 fire departments; (2) 
eight strata (region, department type): and (3) position (firefighter, 
chief, company officer). An estimated 13,500 respondents are 
anticipated to participate in the survey. The annual respondent burden 
is estimated to be 4,050 hours, and there is no cost to respondents 
other than their time to participate.
    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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Fire fighters.........................  Survey..................           4,500               1           18/60
Fire Chiefs...........................  Survey..................           4,500               1           18/60
Company Officers......................  Survey..................           4,500               1           18/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health 
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-23857 Filed 10-27-23; 8:45 am]
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