[Federal Register: September 1, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 169)] [Notices] [Page 46456-46457] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr01se98-74] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30 DAY-20-98] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-7090. Send written comments to CDC, Desk Officer; Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235; Washington, DC 20503. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Projects 1. Pulmonary Function Testing Course Approval Program, 29 CFR 1910.1043 (0920-0138); Extension The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has responsibility under the Cotton Dust Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1043, for approving courses to train technicians to perform pulmonary function testing. Successful completion of a NIOSH approved course is mandatory under the Standard. To carry out its responsibility, NIOSH maintains a Pulmonary Function Testing Course Approval Program. The program consists of an application submitted by potential sponsors who seek NIOSH approval to conduct courses, and if approved, notification to NIOSH of any course or faculty changes during the period of approval. The application form and addended materials including agenda, vitae and course materials are reviewed by NIOSH to determine if the applicant has developed a program which adheres to the criteria required in the Standard. The letter seeking approval for subsequent changes is reviewed to assure that changes in faculty or course content continue to meet course requirements. Applications to be a course sponsor and carry out training are submitted voluntarily by institutions and organizations from throughout the country. If an application is not submitted for review, NIOSH is unable to evaluate a course to determine whether it meets the criteria in the Cotton Dust Standard and whether technicians will be adequately trained as mandated under the Standard. The total annual burden hours are 40.5. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. of Avg. burden/ Respondents No. of responses/ response (in respondents respondent hrs.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsoring organizations..................................... 66 1 .614 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 46457]] 2. Audience-Derived Input Regarding Campaign Development To Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening New--The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control is requesting clearance to gather information about colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In 1997, approximately 131, 200 new cases of colorectal cancer will have been diagnosed, and an estimated 54,900 deaths will be caused by the disease. When colorectal cancer is detected early, chances for survival are greatly enhanced: current studies indicate that deaths from colorectal cancer could be reduced by approximately 33 percent through screening and by providing special attention to individuals at increased risk for this disease. As a result, in 1997 several major health organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommended routine screening be conducted for colorectal cancer among all Americans over 50 years of age in good health. Recent documented usage of colorectal cancer screening by the U.S. population, however, lags far behind screening for other cancers, such as breast and cervical cancers. Finding ways to promote the new recommendation for routine colorectal cancer screening among the target population, therefore, is a necessity in combating the disease. The Division of Cancer Prevention and Control is planning to obtain input from the target audience of all adults within the U.S. who are in good health and age 50 and older. Information collected from the target audience will assist in the design and implementation of a national campaign intended to promote screening for colorectal cancer. Such information will include knowledge and attitudes regarding colorectal screening as well as responses to draft messages promoting screening, and will be gathered using focus groups, interviews, and the purchase of omnibus survey questions. The total annual burden hours are 225. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. of Avg. burden/ Respondents No. of responses/ response (in respondents respondents hrs.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Focus Groups.................................................... 50 1 1.5 Intercept Interviews............................................ 100 1 0.5 Questions included in omnibus surveys........................... 1000 1 0.10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles W. Gollmar, Acting Associate Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 98-23428 Filed 8-31-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P