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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 115 / Friday, June 14, 2013 / Notices

Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office
of the Associate Director for Science, Office
of the Director, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013–14152 Filed 6–13–13; 8:45 am]
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collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
Proposed Project

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60 Day–13–0890]

Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–7570 or send
comments to Ron Otten, 1600 Clifton
Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or
send an email to [email protected].
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be

HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Program—
Extension—National Center for HIV/
AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and
Tuberculosis Prevention (NCHHSTP),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC is requesting Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval of a 3-year extension to
administer surveys to respondents who
plan HIV/AIDS day awareness activities
during the next 3 years. The name and
dates for the annual HIV/AIDS
awareness day campaigns are: National
Black HIV Awareness Day—February
7th; National Native HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day—March 20th; National
Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day—May 19th; and
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day—
October 15th. The purpose of the
surveys is to assess the number and
types of HIV/AIDS prevention activities
planned and implemented in
observance of each of the four noted
HIV/AIDS awareness day campaigns.
This extension is required to continue
the work of HIV/AIDS in among the
African American, Native American,
Latino, and Asian Pacific Islander
populations. Each of the awareness days
have reached a landmark year. This has

been done through national outreach
and mobilization efforts towards their
targeted populations as well as
awareness to the general population
about HIV/AIDS issues that impact their
communities.
The importance of each day has been
demonstrated in reaching beyond
traditional audience. This has been
done by collaborating with agencies and
organizations who serve the public
health in areas affected by HIV/AIDS. A
more proactive role has been shared
between each of the planning
committees and the communities they
serve. Testing and linkage to care has
been a staple for each of the days. Also,
each of the groups has fully used online
resources to provide information and
network with individuals and groups to
help with their perspective cause(s).
After the date that each campaign
occurs, the event planners will be asked
to respond to a computer-based survey
to collect qualitative data. They will go
to the designated Web sites to review
information about the campaigns and go
to the section that allows them to enter
information about their particular event.
For example, the event planners will be
asked to note the kind of events that
they planned. The survey results are
necessary to understand how and where
HIV/AIDS awareness activities are
planned and implemented.
These survey results will provide
important information that will be used
to develop HIV/AIDS prevention
activities. The computer-based surveys
take up to one hour. The surveys and
are one-time only and will not require
a follow-up. There is no cost to the
respondents other than their time.

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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents

Number of
responses
per
respondent

Average
burden per
response
(in hours)

Total burden
(in hours)

Respondents

Form name

African-American HIV/AIDS awareness
day activity planners.
Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS
awareness day activity planners.

200

1

1

200

15

1

1

15

Latino HIV/AIDS awareness day activity planners.
Native HIV/AIDS awareness day activity planners.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day Evaluation Report.
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/
AIDS Awareness Day Evaluation
Report.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Evaluation Report.
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day Evaluation Report.

125

1

1

125

35

1

1

35

Total ...............................................

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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 115 / Friday, June 14, 2013 / Notices
Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office
of the Associate Director for Science, Office
of the Director, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013–14156 Filed 6–13–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[Docket Number CDC–2013–0008; NIOSH–
234]

National Institute for Occupational
Health (NIOSH)—Certified B Readers;
Training and Testing
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC),
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Request for information and
comment on priority knowledge and
competency items to address in training
and testing of National Institute for
Occupational Health (NIOSH)—certified
B Readers.

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AGENCY:

SUMMARY: The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC, is
requesting information from
stakeholders and the general public to
identify and prioritize competencies
currently needed by B Readers. The
information obtained will be used in the
development of the new digital B
Reader program, including training and
examinations.
DATES: Electronic or written comments
must be received by August 13, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by CDC–2013–0008 and
NIOSH–234, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert
A. Taft Laboratories, MS–C34, 4676
Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
45226.
All information received in response
to this notice must include the agency
name and docket number (CDC–2013–
0008; NIOSH–234). All relevant
comments received will be posted
without change to www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information
provided. To view the notice and
related materials, visit http://
www.regulations.gov and enter CDC–

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2013–0008 in the search field and click
‘‘Search.’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Simone Tramma, MD, MS, 1600 Clifton
Road NE. MS E20, Atlanta, GA 30329–
4018, telephone 404–498–0197.
Background
Chest radiography is a widely applied
and important tool for assessing lung
health in clinical care, surveillance,
research and hazard evaluations of
workers exposed to respirable silica,
asbestos, coal, beryllium, and other
hazardous dusts. Collectively, these
dust-induced diseases are called
pneumoconioses. The International
Labour Office (ILO) International
Classification of Radiographs of
Pneumoconioses provides a
standardized system for classification of
chest radiographs that has been widely
used by physicians and epidemiologic
researchers in the investigation of workrelated respiratory hazards. For the last
four decades, NIOSH has been training
physicians and certifying competence in
the use of the ILO system to classify
film-based chest radiographs.
Physicians who pass a rigorous
standardized examination offered by
NIOSH are designated as B Readers.
Recently, the ILO system was updated
to allow the use of digital chest images
instead of analog chest radiographs.
Similarly, NIOSH updated its Coal
Workers’ Health Surveillance Program
to allow use of digital chest images. In
follow up, NIOSH is now working to
update its B Reader training and
certification program by developing
digital-format training materials and
examinations.
Core knowledge and competencies to
be addressed in an updated digitalformat B Reader training and
certification program might include the
following:
I—Knowledge
Understand the following:
1. The different types of radiographic
abnormalities that are or may be
associated with dust exposure.
2. The intention, format, and
mechanics of the ILO classification
system, including:
(a) When to use the classification and
what abnormalities should be
classified
(b) How the ILO defines abnormalities
for parenchymal and pleural disease
(c) The meaning of profusion and how
to use major/minor profusion
categories properly
(d) The nature and use of standard
films/images in classification
3. Where to find information about
how to apply the ILO system.

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4. Where to find information on the
NIOSH B Reader system.
5. Ethical approaches to classifying
radiographs, including:
(a) The responsibilities of the reader in
communicating with worker, agency,
lawyer, employer
readers
6. The effects of technical defects on
the appearances covered in the
classification.
II—Skills
Ability to accurately and reliably
identify and categorize the following
according to the ILO classification
system:
1. Image quality
(a) Unreadable images
(b) Defects in image quality that may
affect its classification
2. Normal radiographs
(a) Borderline normal
3. Small nodular opacities
(a) High profusion
(b) Low profusion
(c) Reliably classifying profusion as
1/0 or greater; or 0/1 or less.
4. Small linear/irregular opacities
(a) High profusion
(b) Low profusion
(c) Reliably classifying profusion as
1/0 or greater; or 0/1 or less
5. Reliable classification of Large
Opacities
(a) Reliably classify presence of large
opacities
(b) Reliably classify category of large
opacities
6. Pleural disease
(a) Plaque and diffuse
(b) Calcifications
(c) Costophrenic angle obliteration
(d) Locations
7. Be able to identify and differentiate:
1. Large opacities and confluence of
small opacities (ax) lesions
2. Cancer (ca) and pulmonary
tuberculosis (tb) lesions
Information Needs
Additional data and information are
needed to assist NIOSH in determining
the knowledge elements and
competencies that should be included
in B Reader training and certification
and how they should be prioritized for
emphasis in training and certification
testing. Information is particularly
needed in response to the following
questions:
(1) What knowledge elements and
competencies are essential for a B
Reader?
(2) What are the most critical
knowledge elements and competencies
to identify in the B Reader certification
and re-certification examinations?

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