Measuring the Psycho-Social Impact on Communities Affected by Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 4 Control Focus Group Survey Instrument Form	New
Form 3 Cluster Munitions Focus Group Survey Instrument Form	New
Form 2 Household respondents survey instrument (control group) Form	New
Form 1 Household respondents survey instrument for cluster munitions group Form	New
SS PART B -- 10-15-08_sa.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-12-04
Appendix 5 - Biblio and Refs.doc Supplementary Document	2008-12-04
Appendix 4 - Harvard IRB Letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-12-04
SS PART A--10-15-08.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-12-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187753	Control Focus Group Survey Instrument Form	New
187752	Cluster Munitions Focus Group Survey Instrument Form	New
187751	Household respondents survey instrument (control group) Form	New
187750	Household respondents survey instrument for cluster munitions group Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0808	ICR Reference No: 200901-0920-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Measuring the Psycho-Social Impact on Communities Affected by Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/20/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/07/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2011	24 Months From Approved
Responses	1,264	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,328	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this project is to conduct 8 focus groups and an observational baseline survey with 1200 respondents to assess the effectiveness of Humanitarian Mine Action (landmine and unexploded ordnance clearance, also known as de-mining) upon the economic, social and mental well being of impacted communities. This work will be conducted by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, a center of Harvard University, under a cooperative agreement with CDC. The general theory to be examined is that individuals and communities in these locations suffer when living in an area with explosive remnants of war (ERW) since they cannot use all land resources and suffer the trauma of injured or killed family members. This research on the impact of demining is necessary because ERW continue to negatively impact civilian populations. For example, it has been estimated that each year landmines and unexploded ordinance lead to the injury and death of 24,000 persons worldwide, predominately civilians. At the same time, it is estimated that civilians account for 35% to 65% of war-related deaths and injuries. The community impact of ERW is ongoing, and therefore this issue merits continued attention.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 301 Name of Law: Public Health Service (42 USC 301)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 72361	12/20/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 75722	12/12/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Household respondents survey instrument for cluster munitions group	1	Household respondents survey instrument for cluster munitions group
Household respondents survey instrument (control group)	2	Instrument for Household Survey-Control Group
Cluster Munitions Focus Group Survey Instrument	3	Control Focus Group Survey Instrument
Control Focus Group Survey Instrument	4	Cluster Munitions Focus Group Survey Instrument

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,264	0	0	1,264	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,328	0	0	1,328	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $142,256

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/07/2009

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