Notice2024-03239
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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Published
February 16, 2024
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 33 (Friday, February 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12348-12350]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03239]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-24-0138]
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 ``Pulmonary Function Testing Course Approval
Program'' 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 October
30, 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:
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(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
Pulmonary Function Testing Course Approval Program. (OMB Control
No. 0920-0138, Exp. 3/31/2024)--Extension--National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
NIOSH has the responsibility under the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration's Cotton Dust Standard, 29 CFR 1920.1043, for
approving courses to train technicians to perform pulmonary function
testing in the cotton industry. Successful completion of a NIOSH-
approved course is mandatory under this Standard. In addition,
regulations at 42 CFR 37.95(a) specify that persons administering
spirometry tests for the national Coal Workers' Health Surveillance
Program must successfully complete a NIOSH-approved spirometry training
course and maintain a valid certificate by periodically completing
NIOSH-approved spirometry refresher training courses. Also, 29 CFR
1910.1053(i)(2)(iv), 29 CFR 1910.1053(i)(3), 29 CFR 1926.1153(h)(2)(iv)
and 29 CFR 1926.1153(h)(3) specify that pulmonary function tests for
initial and periodic examinations in general industry and construction
performed under the respirable crystalline silica standard should be
administered by a spirometry technician with a current certificate from
a NIOSH-approved spirometry course. To carry out its responsibility,
NIOSH maintains a Pulmonary Function Testing Course Approval Program.
The program consists of an application submitted by potential sponsors
(universities, hospitals, and private consulting firms) who seek NIOSH
approval to conduct courses, and if approved, notification to NIOSH of
any course or faculty changes during the approval period, which is
limited to five years. NIOSH is requesting a three-year approval.
The application form and added materials, including an agenda,
curriculum vitae, and course materials are reviewed by NIOSH to
determine if the applicant has developed a program which adheres to the
criteria required in the Standard. Following approval, any subsequent
changes to the course are submitted by course sponsors via letter or
email and reviewed by NIOSH staff to assure that the changes in faculty
or course content continue to meet course requirements. Course sponsors
also voluntarily submit an annual report to inform NIOSH of their class
activity level and any faculty changes.
Sponsors who elect to have their approval renewed for an additional
five year period submit a renewal application and supporting
documentation for review by NIOSH staff to ensure the course curriculum
meets all current standard requirements. Approved courses that elect to
offer NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Refresher Courses must submit a
separate application and supporting documents for review by NIOSH
staff. Institutions and organizations throughout the country
voluntarily submit applications and materials to become course sponsors
and carry out training. Submissions are required for NIOSH to evaluate
a course and determine whether it meets the criteria in the Standard
and whether technicians will be adequately trained as mandated under
the Standard.
NIOSH will disseminate a one-time customer satisfaction survey to
course directors and sponsor representatives to evaluate our service to
courses, the effectiveness of the program changes implemented since
2005, and the usefulness of potential Program enhancements. The
annualized figures slightly overestimate the actual burden, due to
rounding of the number of respondents for even allocation over the
three-year clearance period. Application form contains no changes. The
estimated annual burden to respondents is 178 hours. There will be 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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Potential Sponsors.................... Initial Application..... 3 1 10
Annual Report........... 34 1 30/60
Report for Course 24 1 30/60
Changes.
Renewal Application..... 13 1 6
Refresher Course 3 1 8
Application.
One-Time Customer 34 1 30/60
Satisfaction Survey.
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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. 2024-03239 Filed 2-15-24; 8:45 am]
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