[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 179 (Friday, September 13, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 48458-48459] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-23412] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Consumer Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request--WIC Iron Deficiency Anemia Study
Agency
Food and Consumer Service, USDA.
Action
Notice.
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Summary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Food and Consumer Service's (FCS) intention to request OMB review of the WIC Iron Deficiency Anemia Study.
Dates
Comments on this notice must be received by November 12, 1996.
Addresses
Comments are invited on: (a) 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) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to 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. Comments may be sent to: Michael E. Fishman, Acting Director, Office of Analysis and Evaluation, Food and Consumer Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record.
For Further Information Contact
Michael E. Fishman, (703) 305-2117.
Supplementary Information
Title: WIC Iron Deficiency Anemia Study. OMB Number: Not yet assigned. Expiration Date: N.A. Type of Request: New collection of information. Abstract: The study, being undertaken jointly by FCS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will investigate the prevalence and etiology of anemia in selected communities reporting high rates of anemia to PedNSS, which do not appear to be explained by administrative or reporting error and/or faulty laboratory procedures. Approximately 2000 one year old children in eight WIC clinics reporting high rates of anemia to (PedNSS) will receive several additional tests to determine iron status in addition to the hemoglobin or hematocrit typically required for WIC certification. Venipuncture blood samples will be drawn by a qualified phlebotomist.
Analysis of the blood samples will be conducted primarily by CDC's Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory. A brief questionnaire will be administered to the child's parent or caretaker to assess dietary intake, and check for the presence of other factors that may influence test results. The questionnaire and the blood test will be administered during the regular WIC certification visit; no additional clinic visits will be required. Participation in the study is optional. If feasible, the study will also include 4 sites serving one year old children not participating in WIC, but located in close proximity to 4 of the WIC sites, to enable a broader assessment of the magnitude, distribution and etiology of the problem of anemia within the affected communities, and the role of the WIC Program. The number of children is expected to average 233 per clinic, for a total sample size of about 2,800, including non-WIC children. The project is currently under review by CDC's Institutional Review Board (IRB) in accordance with federal requirements for the protection of human subjects of research (45 CFR Part 46; 7 CFR Part 1c). Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes for each parent or caretaker of a child participating in the study. Respondents: Respondents are the parents or caretakers of WIC and non-WIC children participating in the study. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2000 children participating in WIC, and 800 children not participating in WIC. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 700 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Janet Schiller, Office of Analysis and Evaluation, Food and Consumer Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.
William E. Ludwig, Administrator, Food and Consumer Service. Dated: September 30, 1996. [FR Doc. 96-23412 Filed 9-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-U