Notice2023-23857
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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Published
October 30, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 208 (Monday, October 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74190-74192]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23857]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-24-1373]
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 ``Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and
Prevention Program Survey'' 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 23, 2023, to obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous
notice. This notice serves to
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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
Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program 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. 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 fire fighter
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.
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. Based on these results, the estimated time range for actual
respondents to complete the survey is 10-25 minutes. For the purposes
of estimating burden hours, the upper limit of this range is used.
There are screening questions at the beginning of the survey so all
respondents may not actually participate.
The respondent universe is based on: (1) 4500 fire departments; (2)
eight strata (region, department type): and (3) position (firefighter,
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, and there is no cost 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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Fire fighters......................... Survey.................. 4,500 1 18/60
Fire Chiefs........................... Survey.................. 4,500 1 18/60
Company Officers...................... Survey.................. 4,500 1 18/60
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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. 2023-23857 Filed 10-27-23; 8:45 am]
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