Notice2023-03959
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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Published
February 27, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 38 (Monday, February 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12361-12362]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03959]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-23-22FS]
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 ``Artificial Stone Countertops: Exposures,
Controls, Surveillance, & Translation'' 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 02, 2022 to obtain comments from the
public and affected 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
Artificial Stone Countertops: Exposures, Controls, Surveillance, &
Translation--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
As a recently introduced technology in the United States, the
Artificial Stone (AS) Countertop industry is not well defined; the
obligation to monitor workers' health might not be known, considered,
or understood; and education on potential hazard and health risks
related to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is limited. Exposure is
associated with the development of silicosis, an irreversible,
sometimes fatal, but preventable lung disease. Twenty-four cases of
silicosis,
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including two deaths, have been reported among AS fabrication workers
in the United States. The anticipated impacts of this project are
increased understanding of industry scale, practices, and medical
monitoring, and increased collaboration and communication to inform the
AS Countertop industry of industry hazards, methods to mitigate
exposure, and improve medical surveillance. Understanding how or if
current RCS recommendations and regulations are used by various AS
Countertop fabrication facilities will identify approaches for improved
intervention.
The purpose of the proposed collection is to conduct a survey with
AS Countertop fabrication facilities to better understand: (1) work
practices and controls related to respirable crystalline silica; (2)
barriers or facilitators to implementation of medical and exposure
monitoring requirements; (3) identify areas for potential intervention;
and (4) identify countertop fabrication facilities willing to
participate in future NIOSH exposure and health research.
The estimate of burden hours is based on an internal pilot test of
the survey instrument. The average time for reviewing instructions,
gathering mock information, and completing the survey was between 10-30
minutes. For the purposes of estimating burden hours, the median time
to complete the survey is used. An estimated 8,600 respondents are
anticipated to participate in the survey. for 2,150 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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Facility Managers/Owners.............. Workplace Survey........ 8,600 1 15/60
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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. 2023-03959 Filed 2-24-23; 8:45 am]
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