Notice2023-00804
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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January 18, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2926-2927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00804]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-23-22IJ]
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 ``Evaluation of safe spaces in CDC-directly
funded community-based organizations (CBOs)'' 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 August 30, 2022, to obtain comments from
the public and affected agencies. CDC received one non-substantive
comment 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
Evaluation of Safe Spaces in CDC-directly funded Community-based
Organizations (CBOs)--New--National Centers for HIV, Viral Hepatitis,
STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The CDC-funded HIV prevention program for young men of Color who
have sex with men (YMSM) and young transgender persons (YTG) of Color
employs an innovative strategy to address the social determinants of
health (e.g., housing, employment) that contribute to health inequities
and impact HIV outcomes: safe spaces. Safe spaces are culturally,
linguistically, and age-appropriate physical spaces for engaging people
who are at increased risk for HIV and providing HIV prevention and care
activities. Under this program, funded community-based organizations
(CBOs) must address at least two social determinants of health within
their safe spaces. CBOs will employ a community-driven approach and
work with people who are at increased risk for HIV to select social
determinants of health with the most potential to reduce barriers to
accessing HIV prevention and care services and promote health equity.
The purpose of this data collection is to assess the implementation
of safe spaces, participant perceptions about the role of space spaces
in addressing social determinants of health and promoting HIV
prevention and care, and the association between safe space
implementation and HIV process and outcome indicators. The primary
objectives of this data collection are to obtain data to: (a) describe
the implementation of safe spaces; (b) to describe the impact on
participants served; and (c) identify successful models for safe spaces
to inform other CBOs and CDC.
By describing safe spaces and their impact on HIV-related outcomes,
this data collection provides an important data source for evaluating a
public health strategy aimed at reducing new infections, increasing HIV
testing, and prioritizing populations at high risk for acquiring HIV.
CDC requests approval for a two-year information collection. Data
are collected through surveys with participants of the safe spaces and
phone-based interviews conducted with safe space staff. Persons
attending the safe spaces are young men who have sex with men and young
transgender persons of Color over the age of 18. A
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brief eligibility screener will be used to determine eligibility for
participation in the participant survey. All persons surveyed will also
be offered a token of appreciation in the amount of $25. No other
federal agency systematically collects this type of information from
persons attending safe spaces. These data may inform prevention program
development and monitoring at both the local and national levels.
CDC estimates that this data collection will involve, eligibility
screening for 1,250 persons, and a participant survey for 1,000
eligible respondents at 10 CBOs, annually. At each CBO, two staff
members will be interviewed about their perceptions of safe spaces,
totaling 20 staff interviews. CDC requests OMB approval for an
estimated 384 annual burden hours. Participation of respondents is
voluntary and there is no cost to the respondents other than their
time.
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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Persons Screened...................... Eligibility Screener.... 1,250 1 5/60
Eligible Participants................. Participant survey...... 1,000 1 15/60
Community-based organization staff.... Staff interview......... 20 1 90/60
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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. 2023-00804 Filed 1-17-23; 8:45 am]
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