80 FR 44964 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 144 (July 28, 2015)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 144 (July 28, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-18455 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 44964-44965] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18455] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-15-15GJ] 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]. Direct written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice 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 Investigating the Implementation and Evaluation of Top-ranked HSMS Elements--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description NIOSH, under Public Law 91-596, sections 20 and 22 (section 20-22, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1977) has the responsibility to conduct research relating to innovative methods, techniques, and approaches dealing with occupational safety and health problems. This project seeks to understand the best practices for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust risk management system (i.e. health and safety management system [HSMS]). Researchers suggest that an HSMS requires considerable knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies from all individuals within an organization as well as focused and purposeful coordination between them. Previous research considered the sheer number of possible choices to be a barrier to HSMS adoption. Therefore, NIOSH began to understand what the most fundamentally important elements were that support the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive, effective risk-based HSMS. NIOSH surveyed practicing health and safety executives, managers, and professionals (9 total) from a variety of mining commodities to determine if they agreed on which HSMS elements and practices were most important. The results of this study suggested that the following areas require consistent focus and attention: Leadership Development; Accountability; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Development; System Coordination; Culture Enhancement; Behavior Optimization; and Risk Management. To date, little empirical research has been conducted to address practical research questions related to each. Therefore, the current research task is designed to investigate research questions related to the practical purpose, implementation, and evaluation of each element: (1) How is each of these HSMS elements best executed within mining organizations?; (2) how do you know an element has been successfully implemented within the organization?; and (3) what are the barriers to implementing these HSMS elements within mining organizations? This study employs a strictly qualitative approach to answer the research questions. A qualitative approach allows researchers to probe participants and learn about their specific experiences through in- depth examples. A protocol that will be used during an interview and/or focus group was developed. The subject matter in the protocol is focused on implementing and evaluating specific elements within managers' HSMS and possible barriers to implementation and evaluation. NIOSH is seeking a three-year approval for this project which will target mine sites for participation by reaching out to organizational leaders/managers of health and safety at respective mines for their participation. Data collection, in the form of interviews and/or focus groups will occur to answer the questions for this study. Respondents targeted for this study include corporate or site mine managers (also referred to in some cases as leaders, executives, coordinators or supervisors). These individuals are responsible for the day-to-day administration and/or implementation of the HSMS. In some cases, more than one individual is responsible for certain aspects of the HSMS. Therefore, depending on how these responsibilities are designated at mine sites and how many of these leaders are interested at each mine site, researchers will either facilitate a single interview or a focus group with mine site leadership. Participants will be recruited through members of mine management using a mine recruitment script. It is estimated that a sample of up to 100 individuals (approximately 34 per year) will agree to participate among a variety of mine sites. Participants will be between the ages of 18 and 75, currently employed, and living in the United States. Participation will require no more than 60 minutes of workers' time. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. Upon collection of the data, researchers will analyze and determine the effect that each element has on a mine's ability to develop, implement or maintain an HSMS. With that said, lines of theoretical inquiry will be used to inform the thinking behind the practical guidance ultimately provided to mining organizations. Essentially, best practices can be provided that are applicable across an HSMS, not respective to just one aspect or element. Therefore, the findings will be used to make an HSMS more feasible and applicable for the mining industry. The total estimated burden hours are 32. [[Page 44965]] Estimated Annualized Burden Hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Average burden Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per per response respondents respondent (in hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety/health Mine Representative..... Mine Manager Recruitment 8 1 5/60 Script. Safety/health Mine Manager............ HSMS Interview/Focus 34 1 55/60 Group Protocol. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 2015-18455 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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Leroy A. Richardson, should be received within 30 days of This study employs a strictly
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, this notice. qualitative approach to answer the
Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the research questions. A qualitative
Associate Director for Science Office of the Proposed Project
approach allows researchers to probe
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Investigating the Implementation and participants and learn about their
Prevention. Evaluation of Top-ranked HSMS specific experiences through in-depth
[FR Doc. 2015–18357 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] Elements—New—National Institute for examples. A protocol that will be used
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Occupational Safety and Health during an interview and/or focus group
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control was developed. The subject matter in
and Prevention (CDC). the protocol is focused on implementing
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND and evaluating specific elements within
HUMAN SERVICES Background and Brief Description managers’ HSMS and possible barriers
NIOSH, under Public Law 91–596, to implementation and evaluation.
Centers for Disease Control and NIOSH is seeking a three-year
sections 20 and 22 (section 20–22,
Prevention approval for this project which will
Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1977) has the responsibility to conduct target mine sites for participation by
[30Day–15–15GJ] research relating to innovative methods, reaching out to organizational leaders/
techniques, and approaches dealing managers of health and safety at
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork respective mines for their participation.
with occupational safety and health
Reduction Act Review Data collection, in the form of
problems.
The Centers for Disease Control and This project seeks to understand the interviews and/or focus groups will
Prevention (CDC) has submitted the best practices for developing, occur to answer the questions for this
following information collection request implementing, and maintaining a robust study.
risk management system (i.e. health and Respondents targeted for this study
to the Office of Management and Budget
safety management system [HSMS]). include corporate or site mine managers
(OMB) for review and approval in
Researchers suggest that an HSMS (also referred to in some cases as
accordance with the Paperwork
requires considerable knowledge, skills, leaders, executives, coordinators or
Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for
supervisors). These individuals are
the proposed information collection is abilities, and competencies from all
responsible for the day-to-day
published to obtain comments from the individuals within an organization as
administration and/or implementation
public and affected agencies. well as focused and purposeful
of the HSMS. In some cases, more than
Written comments and suggestions coordination between them.
one individual is responsible for certain
from the public and affected agencies Previous research considered the aspects of the HSMS. Therefore,
concerning the proposed collection of sheer number of possible choices to be depending on how these responsibilities
information are encouraged. Your a barrier to HSMS adoption. Therefore, are designated at mine sites and how
comments should address any of the NIOSH began to understand what the many of these leaders are interested at
following: (a) Evaluate whether the most fundamentally important elements each mine site, researchers will either
proposed collection of information is were that support the development, facilitate a single interview or a focus
necessary for the proper performance of implementation and maintenance of a group with mine site leadership.
the functions of the agency, including comprehensive, effective risk-based Participants will be recruited through
whether the information will have HSMS. NIOSH surveyed practicing members of mine management using a
practical utility; (b) Evaluate the health and safety executives, managers, mine recruitment script. It is estimated
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the and professionals (9 total) from a variety that a sample of up to 100 individuals
burden of the proposed collection of of mining commodities to determine if (approximately 34 per year) will agree to
information, including the validity of they agreed on which HSMS elements participate among a variety of mine
the methodology and assumptions used; and practices were most important. The sites. Participants will be between the
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and results of this study suggested that the ages of 18 and 75, currently employed,
clarity of the information to be following areas require consistent focus and living in the United States.
collected; (d) Minimize the burden of and attention: Leadership Development; Participation will require no more than
the collection of information on those Accountability; Knowledge, Skills, and 60 minutes of workers’ time. There is no
who are to respond, including through Abilities Development; System cost to respondents other than their
the use of appropriate automated, Coordination; Culture Enhancement; time.
electronic, mechanical, or other Behavior Optimization; and Risk Upon collection of the data,
technological collection techniques or Management. To date, little empirical researchers will analyze and determine
other forms of information technology, research has been conducted to address the effect that each element has on a
e.g., permitting electronic submission of practical research questions related to mine’s ability to develop, implement or
responses; and (e) Assess information each. maintain an HSMS. With that said, lines
collection costs. Therefore, the current research task is of theoretical inquiry will be used to
To request additional information on designed to investigate research inform the thinking behind the practical
the proposed project or to obtain a copy questions related to the practical guidance ultimately provided to mining
of the information collection plan and purpose, implementation, and organizations. Essentially, best practices
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instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or evaluation of each element: (1) How is can be provided that are applicable
send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Direct each of these HSMS elements best across an HSMS, not respective to just
written comments and/or suggestions executed within mining organizations?; one aspect or element. Therefore, the
regarding the items contained in this (2) how do you know an element has findings will be used to make an HSMS
notice to the Attention: CDC Desk been successfully implemented within more feasible and applicable for the
Officer, Office of Management and the organization?; and (3) what are the mining industry.
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax barriers to implementing these HSMS The total estimated burden hours are
to (202) 395–5806. Written comments elements within mining organizations? 32.
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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Average
Number of
Number of burden per
Type of respondent Form name responses per
respondents response
respondent (in hours)
Safety/health Mine Representative ................. Mine Manager Recruitment Script ................. 8 1 5/60
Safety/health Mine Manager ........................... HSMS Interview/Focus Group Protocol ......... 34 1 55/60
Leroy A. Richardson, Centers for Disease Control and burden of the collection of information
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., MS– on respondents, including through the
Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. use of automated collection techniques
Associate Director for Science, Office of the Instructions: All submissions received or other forms of information
Director, Centers for Disease Control and must include the agency name and technology; and (e) estimates of capital
Prevention.
Docket Number. All relevant comments or start-up costs and costs of operation,
[FR Doc. 2015–18455 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am]
received will be posted without change maintenance, and purchase of services
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P to Regulations.gov, including any to provide information. Burden means
personal information provided. For the total time, effort, or financial
access to the docket to read background resources expended by persons to
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
documents or comments received, go to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or
HUMAN SERVICES
Regulations.gov. provide information to or for a Federal
Centers for Disease Control and Please note: All public comment should be agency. This includes the time needed
Prevention submitted through the Federal eRulemaking to review instructions; to develop,
portal (Regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the acquire, install and utilize technology
[60Day–15–15AUK: Docket No. CDC–2015– address listed above. and systems for the purpose of
0058] collecting, validating and verifying
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To information, processing and
Proposed Data Collection Submitted request more information on the
for Public Comment and maintaining information, and disclosing
proposed project or to obtain a copy of and providing information; to train
Recommendations the information collection plan and personnel and to be able to respond to
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and instruments, contact the Information a collection of information, to search
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health Collection Review Office, Centers for data sources, to complete and review
and Human Services (HHS). Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 the collection of information; and to
ACTION: Notice with comment period. Clifton Road NE., MS–D74, Atlanta, transmit or otherwise disclose the
Georgia 30329; phone: 404–639–7570; information.
SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Email: omb@cdc.gov.
Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Proposed Project
its continuing efforts to reduce public Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) Monitoring and Reporting System for
burden and maximize the utility of (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies the Prescription Drug Overdose
government information, invites the must obtain approval from the Office of Prevention for States Cooperative
general public and other Federal Management and Budget (OMB) for each agreement—New—National Center for
agencies to take this opportunity to collection of information they conduct Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC),
comment on proposed and/or or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also Centers for Disease Control and
continuing information collections, as requires Federal agencies to provide a Prevention (CDC).
required by the Paperwork Reduction 60-day notice in the Federal Register
Act of 1995. This notice invites concerning each proposed collection of Background and Brief Description
comment on a proposed information information, including each new Drug overdose is the leading cause of
collection entitled Monitoring and proposed collection, each proposed injury death in the United States.
Reporting System for the Prescription extension of existing collection of Opioid-prescribing behaviors are
Drug Overdose Prevention for States information, and each reinstatement of associated with an increased risk for
Cooperative Agreement. CDC will use previously approved information morbidity and mortality. While opioid
the information collected to monitor collection before submitting the pain relievers can play an important
cooperative agreement awardees and to collection to OMB for approval. To role in the management of some types
identify challenges to program comply with this requirement, we are of pain, the overprescribing of these
implementation and achievement of publishing this notice of a proposed powerful drugs has fueled a national
outcomes. data collection as described below. epidemic of prescription drug abuse and
DATES: Written comments must be Comments are invited on: (a) Whether overdose. To reverse this complex
received on or before September 28, the proposed collection of information epidemic and prevent future overdose,
2015. is necessary for the proper performance abuse, and misuse, the Centers for
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, of the functions of the agency, including Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
identified by Docket No. CDC–2015– whether the information shall have provides support to states to improve
0058 by any of the following methods: practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the surveillance. Support and guidance for
Federal eRulemaking Portal: agency’s estimate of the burden of the these programs have been provided
Regulation.gov. Follow the instructions proposed collection of information; (c) through cooperative agreement funding
for submitting comments. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and and technical assistance administered
Mail: Leroy A. Richardson, clarity of the information to be by CDC’s National Center for Injury
Information Collection Review Office, collected; (d) ways to minimize the Prevention and Control (NCIPC).
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