Notice2024-22471
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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October 1, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79926-79927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22471]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-24-24AL]
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 ``Occupational Exposures to Surgical Smoke in
Veterinary Personnel'' 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
November 3, 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
Occupational Exposures to Surgical Smoke in Veterinary Personnel--
New--National Institute for Occupational
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Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Surgical smoke produced during tissue cutting and cauterizing
tissues and blood vessels generates hazardous gaseous compounds and
aerosols that are associated with cancer and respiratory irritation;
however, no research has characterized surgical smoke generated from
animal tissue in clinical veterinary settings. Surgical smoke exposure
is an emerging concern in human operating rooms, and several states
have either passed or are considering bills requiring surgical smoke
evacuation systems in human operating rooms to mitigate this
occupational hazard. Surgical suites in veterinary clinics are often
multiple bay suites or have less effective ventilation systems than
human operating rooms, potentially leading to higher exposure levels,
yet no research has examined barriers and aids to the use of surgical
smoke evacuation systems among veterinary medicine/animal care (VM/AC)
personnel.
The proposed project will characterize occupational exposure to
surgical smoke and related respiratory health effects in clinical
veterinary settings. Data will be used to examine: (1) work-related
factors that contribute to exposure to surgical smoke in clinical
veterinary settings; (2) relationships between surgical smoke exposure
in clinical veterinary settings and respiratory health; and (3)
barriers and aids to implementing surgical smoke extraction systems
that reduce occupational exposures to surgical smoke. Findings from
this study will help to provide guidance on engineering controls to
improve air quality in VM/AC personnel's work environment by reducing
exposure to surgical smoke.
Three veterinary teaching hospitals and a national network of
community veterinary clinics have been recruited to participate in this
research. VM/AC personnel at collaborating field study sites will have
the opportunity to voluntarily express interest in participating by
completing a brief expression of interest form. Study participants will
complete: (1) a baseline questionnaire that collects data on
demographics, work history, job tasks, exposures to respiratory hazards
(including surgical smoke), use of personal protective equipment,
workplace safety climate, and respiratory health and symptoms; and (2)
a post-shift questionnaire assessing acute respiratory symptoms and job
tasks during the work shift.
This is a new data collection, with approval requested for three
years. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 107 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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VM/AC personnel....................... Expression of Interest 50 1 3/60
Form.
VM/AC personnel....................... Informed Consent........ 50 1 15/60
VM/AC personnel....................... Baseline Questionnaire.. 50 1 28/60
VM/AC personnel....................... Post-shift Questionnaire 50 10 8/60
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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. 2024-22471 Filed 9-30-24; 8:45 am]
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