Notice2023-17926
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
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Published
August 21, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) Survey. This data collection will evaluate fire department implementation of the NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations, and assess whether NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations are utilized by fire departments to identify barriers to implementation of recommendations and to identify areas for potential intervention projects.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56832-56834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17926]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-23-1373; Docket No. CDC-2023-0069]
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part
of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the
utility of government information, invites the general public and other
Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information
collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This
notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project
titled Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
(FFFIPP) Survey. This data collection will evaluate fire department
implementation of the NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations, and assess whether
NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations are utilized by fire departments to
identify barriers to implementation of
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recommendations and to identify areas for potential intervention
projects.
DATES: CDC must receive written comments on or before October 20, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2023-
0069 by either of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection Review
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road
NE, MS H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and Docket Number. CDC will post, without change, all relevant comments
to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Please note: Submit all comments through the Federal eRulemaking
portal (<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>) or by U.S. mail to the address listed
above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan
and instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information Collection
Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton
Road NE, MS H21-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; Telephone: 404-639-7570;
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a1517183a191e19541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a1517183a191e19541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new
proposed collection, each proposed extension of existing collection of
information, and each reinstatement of previously approved information
collection before submitting the collection to the OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, we are publishing this notice of a
proposed data collection as described below.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help:
1. 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;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
4. 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
submissions of responses; and
5. Assess information collection costs.
Proposed Project
Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP)
Survey (OMB Control No. 0920-1373, Exp. 10/31/2023)--Extension--
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
(FFFIPP) conducts independent investigations of fire fighter (FF) line-
of-duty deaths (LODD) and recommends ways to prevent deaths and
injuries. In 2003, an evaluation was conducted to determine the extent
to which recommendations from NIOSH investigations of FF fatalities are
being implemented by fire departments (FDs). Since then, there have
been changes to the Program recommendations and methods of
disseminating FFFIPP reports. For example, there have been changes to:
(1) the details and types of recommendations for preventing FF
fatalities; and (2) the method to disseminate the FFFIPP reports to FDs
(driven in large part by cost). Dissemination methods have evolved from
hardcopy mailings to FDs, to internet-based, with notifications of new
FFFIPP reports by the fire service media and if FDs sign-up at the
NIOSH website for notifications of new reports.
Understanding how, or if NIOSH recommendations are used by various
types of FDs will allow a better understanding of barriers to the use
of proven prevention recommendations and help identify approaches to
improve the delivery of services to FDs. Additionally, we will gain
insight into whether changes to the communication and dissemination
have impacted the reach of these recommendations. Knowing if different
types of FDs are aware of and willing to access FFFIPP reports and
recommendations in non-print formats is critical, as these
recommendations cannot have the intended impact of saving FF lives if
large numbers of FDs do not know where to find NIOSH reports or have
the resources to access them.
The purpose of this data collection is to assess FD implementation
of the NIOSH FFFIPP recommendations and identify barriers to
implementation of recommendations. Results will provide an
understanding of current FD operational procedures, insight into MV-
related activities and related policies, and identify whether FFFIPP
recommendations are being utilized by FDs. Findings will inform
strategies for communication of future recommendations and identify
areas for potential intervention projects in order to improve the
delivery of services and help ensure an effective and efficient
stakeholder experience with the Program. The estimate for burden hours
is based on a pilot test of the survey instrument by eight FD
personnel. In the pilot test, the average time to complete the survey,
including time for reviewing instructions, gathering needed
information, and completing the survey was 10-25 minutes. There are
screening questions at the beginning of the survey so all respondents
may not actually participate. The respondent universe is based on: (1)
4,500 fire departments; (2) eight strata (region, department type); and
(3) position (FF, chief, company officer). An estimated 13,500
respondents are anticipated to participate in the survey; the annual
respondent burden is estimated to be 4,050 hours. There is no cost to
respondents other than their time to participate.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hours)
respondent hours)
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Firefighters (FF)............. Survey.......... 4,500 1 18/60 1,350
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Fire Chiefs................... Survey.......... 4,500 1 18/60 1,350
Company Officers.............. Survey.......... 4,500 1 18/60 1,350
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 4,050
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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. 2023-17926 Filed 8-18-23; 8:45 am]
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