The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (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 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Update seat belt fit recommendation for children—New—National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking OMB approval to conduct a new information collection for a study entitled, “Update Seat Belt Fit Recommendation for Children,” over a period of three years.
CDC seeks to measure how seat belts fit children in vehicles with and without booster seats. The scientific basis for the current height recommendation for when children can transition from using a booster seat to just a seat belt is from a 1993 study that is outdated (Durbin et al., 2011; Reed et al., 2013). The goal of the new collection is to use the latest technology among the largest sample of children to date to help inform when children can safely transition from using a booster seat with a seat belt to using only a seat belt.
Findings from this data collection will inform CDC's child passenger safety recommendation regarding when children can safely transition from using a booster seat with the seat belt to using only the seat belt. This study will also provide information on ways to further reduce motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths among children.
Prospective study participants will be children aged 6-12 years old in the greater District of Columbia (DC) area. Parents of prospective study participants will answer a series of screening questions to determine eligibility. Children who meet the screening criteria and are willing to participate will complete an in-person measurement session. Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation, and logistic regression. Selected findings will eventually be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
The estimated annual burden hours are 466. There are no costs to respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
| Type of respondent | Form name | Number of respondents | Number of responses per respondent | Average burden per response (in hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent/guardian of children aged 6-12 years | Screener Script Guide | 667 | 1 | 10/60 |
| Child participants aged 6-12 years | Seat Belt Fit Measurements | 142 | 1 | 2.5 |
Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2016-13849 Filed 6-10-16; 8:45 am]
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