Federal Register #CDC2026 1090

CDC Requests Public Comment on Proposed Data Collection for Health Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection project for Health Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is an information collection initiative, not a product procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information from employees, employers, and representatives - Methods include Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) request forms, interviews, questionnaires, informed consent forms, and follow-back surveys - Estimated annual burden: 1,745 hours across all forms and activities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multi-language forms to accommodate diverse respondents - On-site evaluations and medical tests requiring informed consent - Follow-back surveys to assess intervention effectiveness - CDC requests feedback on necessity, accuracy, utility, and ways to minimize respondent burden - Purpose: - Identify chemical, biological, or physical hazards in workplaces - Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and technical assistance - No direct costs to respondents other than their time

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Health Hazard Evaluations/Technical Assistance and Emerging Problems. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) responds to requests for Health Hazard Evaluations (HHEs) to identify chemical, biological, or physical hazards in workplaces across the United States. The project involves collecting data through HHE request forms, interviews, questionnaires, and follow-back surveys to assess workplace hazards and the effectiveness of interventions. The CDC seeks to reduce public burden and improve the utility of government information through this data collection effort.

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