[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 57 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20477-20478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06093]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-24-23HM]


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 ``Assessing Fatigue and Fatigue Management in 
U.S. Onshore Oil and Gas Extraction'' 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 21, 2023 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. 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

    Assessing Fatigue and Fatigue Management in U.S. Onshore Oil and 
Gas Extraction--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers play an important role in 
supporting the United States economy and help fulfill the energy needs 
of Americans and American businesses. OGE workers have significant 
risks for a variety of exposures at oil and gas well sites. There has 
been no significant fatigue research in the United States onshore 
upstream OGE sector. This proposed project will characterize 
relationships

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between sleep, alertness, fatigue, fatigue management, and related 
factors, within the onshore OGE industry.
    Primary data will be collected using three approaches. First, 
researchers will collect direct measurements of sleep and alertness 
among OGE workers. Second, researchers will use questionnaires to 
collect information on OGE worker demographics, occupation, general 
heath, normal working hours, commute times, physical sleeping 
environment, and typical sleep quality. Third, researchers will collect 
qualitative information through interviews with workers, front-line 
supervisors, health and safety leaders, as well as subject matter 
experts, to understand challenges and opportunities related to fatigue 
management in OGE. Actigraphy watches will collect data passively and 
will not require participant effort except for training and fitting of 
the watch.
    Data collected will be used to guide the development of targeted 
interventions, training, and educational materials. CDC requests OMB 
approval for an estimated 404 annual burden hours. 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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Land-based OGE workers................  Baseline Questionnaire..              80               1           15/60
Land-based OGE workers................  Daily Pre-Shift                       80              14            3/60
                                         Questionnaires.
Land-based OGE workers................  Daily Post-Shift                      80              14            3/60
                                         Questionnaires.
Land-based OGE workers................  Psychomotor Vigilance                 80              28            5/60
                                         Test (PVT)--no form.
Land-based OGE workers................  Actigraphy..............              80               1           15/60
Land-based OGE workers................  Worker Interview Guide..              30               1             1.5
Field-level Supervisors...............  Manager Interview Guide.              10               1               1
Health and Safety Leaders.............  HSE Interview Guide.....               7               1               1
Subject Matter Experts................  SME Interview Guide.....               3               1               1
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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. 2024-06093 Filed 3-21-24; 8:45 am]
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