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 Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
 AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HHS.
 ACTION: Notice.
 SUMMARY: This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: “Understanding Patients' Knowledge and Use of Acetaminophen—Phase 2.” In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.
 DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 29, 2010.
 ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz, Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, by e-mail at 
                        *doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov.*
                         Copies of the proposed collection plans, data collection instruments, and specific details on the estimated burden can be obtained from the AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer, (301) 427-1477, or by e-mail at 
                        *doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov.*


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Proposed Project Understanding Patients' Knowledge and Use of Acetaminophen—Phase 2 AHRQ proposes a cross-sectional prospective survey to identify issues that relate to the misuse and overdosing of over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen. The survey was developed based on results from a previous data collection (OMB control number 0935-0154, approved on 10/13/2009). Acetaminophen is the most widely used analgesic and antipyretic drug in the U.S. When appropriately used, it is a very safe agent. However, a single large overdose, or several supratherapeutic dosages in a short period of time, has been associated with acute liver failure, which can occur with dosages over 250 mg/kg over a 24-hour period, or > 12 g in an adult. Toxicity from acetaminophen has been on the rise in the past 3 decades, and is now the most common cause of acute liver failure in the U.S., surpassing viral hepatitis. This project has the following aims: (1) To estimate frequency of use, knowledge, and practices regarding use of OTC acetaminophen, and (2) To evaluate potential determinants of misuse in community-based samples. This information will be useful for policy makers to consider and to evaluate regulations and legislation with respect to the distribution, dispensing and sales of OTC acetaminophen. This study is being conducted by AHRQ through its contractor, the University of Texas. This project supports AHRQ's Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics initiative to promote the safe and effective use of therapeutics. See 42 U.S.C. 299b-1(b). It also supports AHRQ's mandate for the inclusion of priority populations. See 42 U.S.C. 299(c). Method of Collection To achieve the projects' aims the following data collections will be implemented: (1) Surveys with parents of young children (age < 8 years). The purpose of this survey is to learn how parents administer acetaminophen to their children and to identify determinants of misuse of acetaminophen; (2) Surveys with adolescents (ages 13 to 20). The purpose of this survey is to learn how adolescents use acetaminophen and to identify determinants of misuse of acetaminophen; (3) Surveys with adults (21 to 65 years of age). The purpose of this survey is to learn how adults use acetaminophen and to identify determinants of misuse of acetaminophen; (4) Surveys with adults (greater than 65 years of age). The purpose of this survey is to learn how older adults use acetaminophen and to identify determinants of misuse of acetaminophen, particularly in regards to age-related factors. Data will be collected in person using paper questionnaires administered by the project personnel. Estimated Annual Respondent Burden Exhibit 1 shows the estimated annualized burden hours for the respondent's time to participate in this project. Each of the four questionnaires used in the planned face-to-face surveys will require approximately 30 minutes to complete. The total annualized burden for all participants is estimated to be 400 hours. Exhibit 2 shows the estimated annualized cost burden for the respondent's time to participate in the project. The total annualized cost burden is estimated to be $8,361. Exhibit 1—Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
Data collection mode
Number of
                             respondents
Number of
                             responses per  
                             respondent
Hours
                             per response
Total
                             burden 
                             hoursSurveys with Parents of Children < 8 years of age
300
1
30/60
150Surveys with Adolescents (13 to 20 years of age)
200
1
30/60
100Surveys with Adults (20 to 65 years)
150
1
30/60
75Surveys with Adults (greater than 65 years)
150
1
30/60
75( print page 52952)Total
800
na
na
400
 EXHIBIT 2—Estimated Annualized Cost Burden
Data collection mode
Number of
                             respondents
Total
                             burden 
                             hours
Average
                             hourly 
                             wage rate*
Total
                             cost 
                             burdenSurveys with Parents of Children < 8 years of age
300
150
$20.90
$3,135Surveys with Adolescents (13 to 20 years of age)
200
100
20.90
2,090Surveys with Adults (20 to 65 years)
150
75
20.90
1,568Surveys with Adults (greater than 65 years)
150
75
20.90
1,568Total
800
400
na
8,361* Based upon the mean of the average wages, National Compensation Survey: Occupational wages in the United States, May 2009, “U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 Estimated Annual Costs to the Federal Government Exhibit 3 shows the estimated annualized cost to the Federal government for this six-month project. The total cost is $280,269. This amount includes all direct and indirect costs of the design, data collection, analysis, and reporting phase of the study. Exhibit 3—Estimated Annualized Cost
Cost component
Total costProject Development
$33,590Data Collection Activities
85,760Data Processing and Analysis
30,800Publication of Results
750Project Management
31,093Overhead
98,276Total
280,269
 Request for Comments In accordance with the above-cited Paperwork Reduction Act legislation, comments on AHRQ's information collection are requested with regard to any of the following: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AHRQ healthcare research and healthcare information dissemination functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of AHRQ's estimate of burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection(s) 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 upon the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the Agency's subsequent request for OMB approval of the proposed information collection. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: August 23, 2010. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director.


[FR Doc. 2010-21498 Filed 8-27-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-90-M