[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83503-83504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23859]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-25-24GU]


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 Adoption and Implementation of 
the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) 
Outputs'' 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 June 28, 
2024, to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC 
received two non-substantive 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

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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 Adoption and Implementation of the National Institute of 
Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) Outputs--New--National 
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is requesting 
approval of a new Generic information collection for a period of three 
years under the project titled, ``Assessing Adoption and Implementation 
of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) 
Outputs.''
    With the continuation of the Government Performance and Results Act 
and the more recent passage of the Foundations of Evidence-Based Policy 
Making Act, there is an increased need for federal agencies to measure 
and demonstrate their impact. However, measuring impact is challenging, 
especially for organizations that have a science-driven mission because 
of the time it takes to move from basic to applied research. 
Demonstrating attribution (cause and effect relationships) is 
particularly challenging for research organizations.
    NIOSH research is often designed to collect implementation and 
adoption data through document reviews of NIOSH records, including 
grantee final reports, and through interviews with NIOSH researchers 
(federal employees). While commonly recognized metrics, these data 
sources are not comprehensive, representative, or informative of the 
adoption and implementation of NIOSH products and efforts. Further, the 
design and execution of research projects has hindered research and 
program leaders prioritizing information collections to understand and 
assess the adoption and implementation of research efforts and 
products.
    The proposed generic information collection package would allow 
researchers to expeditiously pursue efforts to provide NIOSH with 
critical information to inform mission-driven needs. Additionally, the 
proposed efforts go beyond simply measuring customer satisfaction and 
rather seek to advance NIOSH's burden, need, and impact framework for 
future research while also endeavoring to execute the Office of 
Management and Budget's (OMB) guidance regarding the Foundations of 
Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.
    Respondents are expected to consist of users and potential users of 
NIOSH products including subject matter expects, former NIOSH funding 
recipients, and intermediary and end users. CDC requests OMB approval 
for an estimated 17,150 total burden hours with an estimated annual 
burden of 6,069 hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their 
time to participate.

Estimated Annualized Burden Hours

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                                                                                                      Average
                                         Type of data collection     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondent                   instrument           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Subject matter experts................  Survey instrument                  5,000               1           20/60
                                         (single, pre and post,
                                         or poll) including
                                         demographics.
                                        Informed consent form...             250               1            5/60
                                        Interview or focus group             250               1               1
                                         guide.
Former NIOSH funding recipients.......  Survey instrument                    200               1           20/60
                                         (single, pre and post,
                                         or poll) including
                                         demographics.
                                        Informed consent form...              25               1            5/60
                                        Interview or focus group              25               1               1
                                         guide.
Intermediary or end users (e.g.,        Survey instrument                 10,000               1           20/60
 employers, workers, manufactures,       (single, pre and post,
 labor/professional associations,        or poll) including
 policymakers).                          demographics.
                                        Informed consent form...             650               1            5/60
                                        Interview or focus group             650               1               1
                                         guide.
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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. 2024-23859 Filed 10-15-24; 8:45 am]
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