Notice2022-13091
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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June 17, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36505-36507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13091]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-22-21EX]
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 ``Baseline of Injury and Psychosocial Stress
for Applied Behavior Analysis Workers'' 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 May 7, 2021 to obtain comments from the
public and affected
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agencies. CDC did not receive 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 <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
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
Baseline of Injury and Psychosocial Stress for Applied Behavior
Analysis Workers--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
As mandated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Pub.
L. 91-596), the mission of NIOSH is to conduct research and
investigations on occupational safety and health. This project will
focus on obtaining a better understanding of the injuries sustained and
psychosocial stressors experienced by applied behavior analysis
workers. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a principle intervention
for increasing appropriate behaviors and decreasing inappropriate
behaviors exhibited by children, adolescents, and adults with
developmental disorders. As of August 2020, there were more than
120,000 ABA workers credentialed by the Behavior Analysis Certification
Board. ABA workers, which include Board Certified Behavior Analysts and
Registered Behavior Technicians, are responsible for planning and
implementing behavior-focused treatments in schools, clinics, homes,
and hospitals.
There is no current Standard Occupational Classification category
for ABA workers. The absence of an occupational category means that
estimates of injury among this group are based on statistics from
existing occupational groups and anecdotal evidence from practitioners.
ABA workers are in a variety of occupational categories, but they often
have job duties that make many of their experiences in the workplace
distinct from other types of workers in those occupational categories.
Whereas other healthcare workers usually take steps to mitigate
violence in their work, ABA workers are tasked with soliciting and then
treating (i.e., confronting) disruptive behavior as part of behavioral
treatments. In addition, ABA workers often spend more time with clients
than other types of workers: 25-40 hours per week of direct-contact
services is common for a client.
Some ABA workers are often in dangerous working environments, in
homes and clinics, with clients who may sometimes behave unpredictably
or aggressively. Despite these hazards and risks and despite the
growing number of ABA workers nationally, there are no data on
frequency and severity of injuries among this population of workers,
and the only evidence is anecdotal in nature. The goal of the study is
to collect data on the burden of work-related injuries among ABA
workers to begin to fill the gaps in the research and obtain a better
understanding of the hazards and risks they encounter.
This study consists of a one-time 10-minute survey targeted to
credentialed ABA workers. Survey respondents will include individuals
currently credentialed by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.
This includes registered behavior technicians, board certified
assistant behavior analysts, board certified behavior analysts, and
board-certified behavior analysts--doctoral. The survey consists of
questions related to demographics, organizational safety climate,
injuries, safety training, and burnout. A brief message and a link to
complete the online survey will be sent by email. Based on previous
research with internet surveys, we anticipate an approximate response
rate of 10%. The etiologic approach will provide data to assess
important characteristics of the population; guide control measures;
serve as a quantitative basis to define objectives and specific
priorities; and inform the designing, planning, and evaluation of
future interventions.
CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 4,000 annual burden
hours. There are no costs to respondents other than their time to
participate.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Board Certified Behavior Analysts Survey..................... 8,640 1 10/60
(BCBA, BCBA-D, and BCaBA).
Registered Behavior Technicians Survey..................... 15,360 1 10/60
(RBT).
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-13091 Filed 6-16-22; 8:45 am]
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