Notice2023-17919
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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Published
August 21, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56825-56826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17919]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-23-22DI]
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 ``Noise Exposures and Hearing Loss in the Oil
and Gas Extraction Industry'' 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 12, 2023 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
Noise Exposures and Hearing Loss in the Oil and Gas Extraction
Industry--New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers play an important role in
supporting the United States economy and help fulfill the energy needs
of Americans and American businesses. OGE workers have significant
risks for a variety of exposures at oil and gas well sites. There has
been no significant occupational noise exposure research in the United
States onshore upstream OGE sector. This proposed project will
characterize relationships between noise exposure, chemical exposures,
hearing loss, and hearing loss prevention practices within the onshore
OGE industry. Primary data will be collected using three approaches.
First, researchers will collect direct measurements of noise and
ototoxic chemicals on job sites, including personal exposure
assessments of OGE workers. Second, researchers will use a
questionnaire to collect information on noise and chemical exposures,
hearing loss, and associated factors among OGE workers. Third,
audiometry tests performed by NIOSH will be offered to industry
partners to further understand extent of hearing loss amongst OGE
workers.
CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 106 annual burden hours.
There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.
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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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Oil and Gas Workers................... Noise and Hearing 167 1 17/60
Questionnaire.
Oil and Gas Workers................... Informed Consent........ 167 1 15/60
Oil and Gas Workers................... Audiometry Testing...... 33 1 30/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-17919 Filed 8-18-23; 8:45 am]
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