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testimony (no more than 1–2 pages in length) 

can be submitted to Marietta Squire at 

marietta.squire@cdc.hhs.gov, phone: 301– 

458–4524. In order for written testimony to 

be included in the meeting summary, it must 

be submitted by April 30, 2009. 

Additional program information as well as 

summaries of meetings and a roster of 

Committee members may be obtained from 

Marjorie S. Greenberg, Executive Secretary, 

NCVHS, National Center for Health Statistics, 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 

3311 Toledo Road, Room 2402, Hyattsville, 

Maryland 20782, telephone (301) 458–4245. 

Should you require reasonable 

accommodation, please contact the CDC 

Office of Equal Employment Opportunity on 

(301) 458–4EEO (4336) as soon as possible. 

Dated: April 16, 2009. 

James Scanlon, 

Acting Assistant Secretary for Planning and 

Evaluation, Office of the Assistant Secretary 

for Planning and Evaluation. 

[FR Doc. E9–9219 Filed 4–21–09; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention 

[60-Day–09–09BL] 

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 and 

send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar 

PhD, CDC Acting 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 

The Epidemiology and Impact of 

Workplace Violence in Pennsylvania 

Teachers and Paraprofessionals— 

NEW—National Institute for 

Occupational Safety and Health 

(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention (CDC). 

Background and Brief Description 

Workplace violence (WPV) is a 

significant concern for employers and 

employees alike; every year in the U.S., 

WPV results in hundreds of deaths, 

nearly two million nonfatal injuries, and 

billions of dollars in costs. Historically, 

the education field has not been the 

focus of WPV research; however, the 

classroom is a workplace too. From 

1999 to 2003, teachers were the victims 

of approximately 183,000 nonfatal 

crimes including 119,000 thefts and 

65,000 violent crimes such as rape and 

assault. 

Workplace violence is not limited to 

physical attacks; verbal threats, 

bullying, and harassment also produce 

psychological harm to teachers and 

school staff. A newer form of such 

violence is that of electronic aggression. 

The CDC defines the problem as: ‘‘Any 

type of harassment or bullying (teasing, 

telling lies, making fun of someone, 

making rude or mean comments, 

spreading rumors, or making 

threatening or aggressive comments) 

that occurs through e-mail, a chat room, 

instant messaging, a Web site (including 

blogs) or text messaging.’’ While a 

recent study found that 35% of young 

people had been the victims of 

electronic aggression, the impact of this 

in the workplace is relatively unknown. 

The extant evidence indicates that 

working in a school environment carries 

an excess risk for becoming a victim of 

some form of WPV; however, little is 

known about the incidence or risk 

factors for such. 

The Occupational Safety and Health 

Act, Public Law 91–596 (section 20[a] 

[1]) authorizes the National Institute for 

Occupational Safety and Health 

(NIOSH) to conduct research to advance 

the health and safety of workers. NIOSH 

is conducting a population-based, crosssectional survey among teachers and 

paraprofessionals in the state of 

Pennsylvania. The goals of this study 

are (1) Estimate the number and 

prevalence proportions (rates) of 

physical, non-physical, and electronic 

WPV in teachers and paraprofessionals; 

(2) Identify the circumstances and most 

common risk factors for physical, nonphysical, and electronic WPV in 

teachers and paraprofessionals; (3) 

Measure the impact of WPV on job 

satisfaction and quality of life. 

NIOSH is proposing to conduct a 

population-based, cross-sectional survey 

among teachers and paraprofessionals in 

the state of Pennsylvania. Paper-andpencil surveys will be mailed to 

potential participants through the 

Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT), 

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers 

(PA–AFT), and the Pennsylvania State 

Education Association (PSEA). Since 

approximately 90% of teachers and 65% 

of paraprofessionals in the state of 

Pennsylvania hold membership in one 

of these three unions and no known 

state-wide database exists that includes 

both teachers and paraprofessionals, a 

sample of eligible participants will be 

drawn using state-based union records. 

A stratified random sample will be 

drawn to ensure representativeness on 

important dimensions such as gender of 

participant and urban-rural status of the 

school district. In conjunction with each 

participating union, study packets 

consisting of an introduction letter, 

paper-and-pencil survey, and nonresponse form will be mailed to eligible 

participant’s home addresses. The 

questionnaire is a paper-and-pencil 

survey and provides information on the 

following categories: demographics, 

occupation, physical assault 

characteristics, non-physical assault 

characteristics, electronic aggression 

characteristics, job satisfaction, and 

quality of life. 

The sample size for the crosssectional survey is estimated to be 

approximately 6,450 teachers and 

paraprofessionals. This estimate is 

based on the number of reported 

teachers and paraprofessionals 

represented by the three unions 

participating in this study and on an 

80% response rate that is comparable to 

the response rate of previously 

conducted surveys in similar 

populations. Pilot test data 

demonstrates that respondents should 

take approximately 30 minutes to 

complete the paper-and-pencil survey, 

resulting in an annualized burden 

estimate of 3,225 hours. Participation in 

the study is completely voluntary. 

Once the study is completed, NIOSH 

will provide a copy of the final report 

to each participating union. 

There are no costs to the respondents 

other than their time. 


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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS

Respondents Number of 

respondents 

Number of 

responses per 

respondent 

Average 

burden per 

response 

(in hours) 

Total burden 

(in hours) 

Teachers & Support Personnel ....................................................................... 6,450 1 0.5 3,225 

Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 3,225 

Dated: April 15, 2009. 

Maryam I. Daneshvar, 

Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Office of 

the Chief Science Officer, Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention. 

[FR Doc. E9–9156 Filed 4–21–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention 

[60Day–09–0571] 

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 I. Daneshvar, CDC 

Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 

Clifton Road, MS D–74, 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 

Minimum Data Elements (MDEs) for 

the National Breast and Cervical Cancer 

Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)— 

Extension—National Center for Chronic 

Disease Prevention and Health 

Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Background and Brief Description 

Many cancer-related deaths in women 

could be avoided by increased 

utilization of appropriate screening and 

early detection tests for breast and 

cervical cancer. Mammography is 

extremely valuable as an early detection 

tool because it can detect breast cancer 

well before the woman can feel the 

lump, when the cancer is still in an 

early and more treatable stage. 

Similarly, a substantial proportion of 

cervical cancer-related deaths could be 

prevented through the detection and 

treatment of precancerous lesions. The 

Papanicolaou (Pap) test is the primary 

method of detecting both precancerous 

cervical lesions as well as invasive 

cervical cancer. Mammography and Pap 

tests are underused by women who have 

no source or no regular source of health 

care and women without health 

insurance. 

Despite the availability and increased 

use of effective screening and early 

detection tests for breast and cervical 

cancers, the American Cancer Society 

(ACS) estimated that 182,460 new cases 

of breast cancer would be diagnosed 

among women in 2008, and that 40,480 

women would die of this disease. The 

ACS also estimated that 11,070 new 

cases of invasive cervical cancer would 

be diagnosed in 2008, and that 3,870 

women would die of this disease. 

The CDC’s National Breast and 

Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program 

(NBCCEDP) provides screening services 

to underserved women through 

cooperative agreements with 50 States, 

the District of Columbia, 5 U.S. 

Territories, and 12 American Indian/ 

Alaska Native tribal programs. The 

program was established in response to 

the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality 

Prevention Act of 1990. Screening 

services include clinical breast 

examinations, mammograms and Pap 

tests, as well as timely and adequate 

diagnostic testing for abnormal results, 

and referrals to treatment for cancers 

detected. Awardees collect patient level 

screening and tracking data to manage 

the program and clinical services. A deidentified subset of data on patient 

demographics, screening tests and 

outcomes are reported by each awardee 

to CDC twice per year in the Minimum 

Data Elements (MDE) OMB No. 0920– 

0571, exp. 1/31/2010). Burden to 

respondents was significantly reduced 

in 2008 when the annual requirement to 

report infrastructure information 

(System for Technical Assistance 

Reporting, STAR), previously associated 

with collection of MDE information, 

was discontinued. 

CDC plans to request OMB approval 

to collect MDE information for an 

additional three years. Because 

awardees already collect and aggregate 

data at the state, territory and tribal 

level, the additional burden of 

submitting data to CDC will be small. 

CDC will use the information to monitor 

and evaluate NBCCEDP awardees; 

improve the availability and quality of 

screening and diagnostic services for 

underserved women; develop outreach 

strategies for women who are never or 

rarely screened for breast and cervical 

cancer, and report program results to 

Congress and other legislative 

authorities. There are no costs to 

respondents other than their time. 


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