Notice2026-08240
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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Published
April 28, 2026
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22820-22821]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08240]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-26-0170]
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 ``X-Ray Classification Collection for Metal
and Nonmetal Miners'' 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
June 16, 2025, 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
X-Ray Classification Collection for Metal and Nonmetal Miners--
New--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
announces its initiative to collect de-identified data from medical
providers obtaining classifications of chest radiographs of miners
working in the metal/non-metal (MNM) mining sector. This effort aims to
support public health surveillance by aggregating radiographic
classifications for miners' chest x-rays by state and commodity. This
data collection aligns with the recent Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) regulatory action outlined in the final rule for
Respirable Crystalline Silica (30 CFR part 60). The MSHA final rule,
Respirable Crystalline Silica (30 CFR part 60), mandates MNM mine
operators to ensure medical examination results, including chest x-ray
classifications, are provided to NIOSH by the physician or other
licensed health care provider or specialist engaged by the mine
operator to provide services within 30 days of the medical examination
once NIOSH establishes a reporting system. To comply with this
requirement, NIOSH has developed a data collection system leveraging
Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), a secure, web-based platform
commonly used in clinical research to ensure data integrity and
confidentiality.
The burden hours are estimated based on limited pilot testing
conducted internally using the survey instrument. In these pilot tests,
the amount of time for instruction review, collection of mock
information, and the survey completion was between 2-4 minutes. The
median time of three minutes was used to estimate annual burden hours.
Currently, the total number of clinics which will be using this system
in the United States is unknown. However, the total number of employed
miners in the metal/non-metal industry is known, with 255,702 employed
in 2023. MSHA estimated in their regulatory documents that anywhere
between 25% to 75% of metal/non-metal miners will participate in this
program, leading to an annual average number of radiographs submitted
to be 13,500. If we take the
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total number of clinics to be at least double the number of clinics
offering NIOSH-approved radiography listed on NIOSH's website (169),
then at least 338 clinics will participate. CDC therefore requests OMB
approval for an estimated 457 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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Clinics and staff..................... Request to Access X-ray 338 1 1/60
Classification
Submission.
Clinics and staff..................... X-ray classification 338 40 2/60
submission for metal
and non-metal miners.
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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. 2026-08240 Filed 4-27-26; 8:45 am]
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