[Federal Register: February 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 34)]
[Notices]
[Page 9339-9340]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-08-0138]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 or
send comments to Maryam Daneshvar, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov.
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 shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (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 respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Pulmonary Function Testing Course Approval Program, 29 CFR
1910.1043 (OMB No. 0920-0138)--Reinstatement--The National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background
NIOSH has the responsibility under the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration's Cotton Dust Standard, 29 CFR 1920.1043, for
approving courses to train technicians to perform pulmonary function
testing in the cotton industry. 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 (universities, hospitals, and private consulting
firms) who seek NIOSH approval to conduct courses, and if approved,
notification to NIOSH of any course or faculty changes during the
approval period, which is limited to five years. The application form
and added materials, including an agenda, curriculum 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. Following approval, any subsequent changes to the course are
submitted by course sponsors via letter or e-mail and reviewed by NIOSH
staff to assure that the changes in faculty or course content continue
to meet course requirements. Course sponsors also voluntarily submit an
annual report to inform NIOSH of their class activity level and any
faculty changes. Sponsors who elect to have their approval renewed for
an additional 5 year period submit a renewal application and supporting
documentation for review by NIOSH staff to ensure the course curriculum
meets all current standard requirements. Approved courses that elect to
offer NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Refresher Courses must submit a
separate application and supporting documents for review by NIOSH
staff. Institutions and organizations throughout the country
voluntarily submit applications and materials to become course sponsors
and carry out training. Submissions are required for NIOSH to evaluate
a course and determine whether it meets the criteria in the Standard
and whether technicians will be adequately trained as mandated under
the Standard. There will be no cost to respondents other than their
time.
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Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden/
Forms for respondents Number of responses/ response (in Total burden
respondents respondent hrs) (in hours)
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Initial Application............................. 3 1 3.5 11
Annual Report................................... 35 1 30/60 18
Report for Course Changes....................... 12 1 45/60 9
Renewal Application............................. 13 1 6.0 78
Refresher Course Application.................... 10 1 8.0 80
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Total....................................... .............. .............. .............. 196
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Dated: February 11, 2008.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8-3076 Filed 2-19-08; 8:45 am]
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