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Since certain program level data are Once the infrastructure is established to for their time to complete the
already collected as part of NPCR capture the cost data from the NPCR questionnaire. All respondents will be
Annual Program Evaluation Instrument programs, the response burden is using the same cost assessment tool.
(OMB i#0920–0706), the additional expected to be reduced even further. The only cost to the respondent is their
burden on grantees will be modest. There are no costs to respondents except time.

ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS

Average
Number of
Number of burden per re- Total burden
Respondents responses per
respondents sponse (in hours)
respondent (in hours)

State Health Officials—NPCR funded registries ............................................. 45 3 22 2,970

Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 2,970

Dated: July 18, 2007. clarity of the information to be better direct and evaluate prevention
Maryam I. Daneshvar, collected; and (d) ways to minimize the efforts.
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for burden of the collection of information Data will be collected through in-
Disease Control and Prevention. on respondents, including through the person and computer-assisted self
[FR Doc. E7–14282 Filed 7–23–07; 8:45 am] use of automated collection techniques interviews conducted in 4 Metropolitan
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P or other forms of information Statistical Areas (MSA) throughout the
technology. Written comments should United States. The MSA chosen will be
be received within 60 days of this among those currently participating in
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND notice. the National HIV Behavioral
HUMAN SERVICES Surveillance system (see Federal
Proposed Project
Registry dated January 19, 2007: Vol. 72,
Centers for Disease Control and Transgender HIV Behavioral Survey No. 12, pages 2529–2530). A brief in-
Prevention (THBS)—New—National Center for HIV, person screening interview will be used
Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention to determine eligibility for participation
[60Day–07–07BK] (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control in the full survey. Data for the full
Proposed Data Collections Submitted and Prevention (CDC). survey will be collected using
for Public Comment and Background and Brief Description computer-assisted self interviews.
Recommendations Besides determining the content of the
The purpose of this data collection is final survey instrument and the
In compliance with the requirement to pilot a survey that will be used to sampling methods, the data from the
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the monitor behaviors related to Human full survey will provide estimates of
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection behavior related to the risk of HIV and
opportunity for public comment on among transgender persons who are other sexually transmitted diseases,
proposed data collection projects, the assigned a male sex at birth. The goal of prior testing for HIV, and use of HIV
Centers for Disease Control and the survey will be to obtain data from prevention services. No other federal
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic samples of transgender persons to (a) agency systematically collects this type
summaries of proposed projects. To describe the prevalence in risk of information from transgender persons
request more information on the behaviors; (b) describe the prevalence of at risk for HIV infection. This data will
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of HIV testing and HIV infection; (c) have substantial impact on prevention
the data collection plans and describe the prevalence of the use of program development and monitoring at
instruments, call 404–639–5960 and HIV prevention services; (d) identify the local, state, and national levels.
send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, met and unmet needs for HIV CDC will request a 2-year clearance
CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, prevention services in order to inform for this information collection. CDC
1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, health departments, community based estimates that, in each year, THBS will
GA 30333 or send an e-mail to organizations, community planning involve eligibility screening of a total of
omb@cdc.gov. groups and other stakeholders. The 240 persons and will collect survey
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether objectives of the pilot will be to assess information from 200 eligible
the proposed collection of information the content of the questionnaire as well respondents. Thus, over the two year
is necessary for the proper performance as the efficiency and feasibility of the period 480 persons are estimated to
of the functions of the agency, including methods for sampling and recruiting complete the screener and 400 eligible
whether the information shall have transgender persons. This project respondents to complete the survey.
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the addresses the goals of CDC’s HIV Participation of respondents is
agency’s estimate of the burden of the Prevention Strategic Plan, specifically voluntary and there is no cost to the
proposed collection of information; (c) the goal of strengthening the national respondents other than their time.
capacity to monitor the HIV epidemic to
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ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS

Average
Number of
Number of burden per re- Total burden
Type of respondent Form responses per
respondents sponse (in hours)
respondent (in hours)

General public ...................................................... Screener ....................... 240 1 5/60 20

General public ...................................................... Survey ........................... 200 1 55/60 183

Total ............................................................... ....................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 203

Dated: July 18, 2007. and cooperative agreement applications following summary of proposed
Maryam I. Daneshvar, submitted in response to two Fiscal collections for public comment.
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Year 2007 Requests for Applications Interested persons are invited to send
Disease Control and Prevention. related to the following individual comments regarding this burden
[FR Doc. E7–14283 Filed 7–23–07; 8:45 am] research announcements: TS07–0002, estimate or any other aspect of this
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Program for Computational Toxicology collection of information, including any
Methods to Assess Health Effects from of the following subjects: (1) The
Exposures to Hazardous Substances; necessity and utility of the proposed
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND RFA–CE–05–020, Youth Violence information collection for the proper
HUMAN SERVICES Prevention through Community-Level performance of the Agency’s function;
Change. (2) the accuracy of the estimated
Centers for Disease Control and Agenda items are subject to change as burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
Prevention priorities dictate. utility, and clarity of the information to
Contact Person for More Information: be collected; and (4) the use of
National Center for Injury Prevention Felix Rogers, Ph.D., M.P.H., Telephone automated collection techniques or
and Control/Initial Review Group (770) 488–4334, and Jane Suen, DrPH, other forms of information technology to
M.S., Telephone (770) 488–4281, minimize the information collection
In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of
NCIPC/ERPO, CDC, 4770 Buford burden.
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
Highway, NE., M/S K02, Atlanta,
(Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease 1. Type of Information Collection
Georgia 30341–3724.The Director,
Control and Prevention (CDC) Request: Extension without change of a
Management Analysis and Services
announces the following meetings of the currently approved collection; Title of
Office has been delegated the authority
aforementioned review group: Information Collection: Transmittal and
to sign Federal Register notices
Times and Dates: Notice of Approval of State Plan
pertaining to announcements of
1 p.m.–3 p.m., August 8, 2007 Material and Supporting Regulations in
meetings and other committee
(Closed). 42 CFR 430.10–430.20 and 440.167;
management activities for both CDC and
2 p.m.–2:30 p.m., August 10, 2007 Use: The CMS–179 is used by State
the Agency for Toxic Substances and
(Open). Disease Registry. agencies to transmit State plan material
2:30 p.m.–5 p.m., August 10, 2007 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
(Closed). Dated: July 17, 2007. Services (CMS) for approval prior to
3 p.m.–4 p.m., August 15, 2007 Elaine L. Baker, amending their State plan. The State
(Closed). Acting Director, Management Analysis and plan is the method in which States
Place: Teleconference. Services Office, Centers for Disease Control inform staff of State policies, standards,
Status: Portions of the meetings will and Prevention. procedures and instructions. The CMS–
be closed to the public in accordance [FR Doc. E7–14319 Filed 7–23–07; 8:45 am] 179 is currently used by State agencies
with provisions set forth in Section BILLING CODE 4163–18–P administering the Medicaid program
552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5, U.S.C., and and CMS regional offices (RO). State
the Determination of the Director, agencies use the form to submit State
Management Analysis and Services DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND plan amendments (SPAs) (including
Office, CDC, pursuant to section 10(d) of HUMAN SERVICES supporting documentation) to the CMS
Public Law 92–463. RO for review and approval prior to
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Purpose: This group is charged with amending their plan in accordance with
Services
providing advice and guidance to the 42 CFR 430.10–430.20. The CMS–179
Secretary, Department of Health and [Document Identifier: CMS–179, CMS–R–53, includes instructions for completing the
Human Services, and the Director, CDC, CMS–10207, CMS–10233, and CMS–10234] form. The inclusion of instructions is to
concerning the scientific and technical assist State agencies in completing the
merit of grant and cooperative Agency Information Collection form, thereby ensuring a more uniform
agreement applications received from Activities: Submission for OMB and timely plan amendment approval
academic institutions and other public Review; Comment Request process. The CMS–179 is the only
and private profit and nonprofit AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & source available to State agencies for
organizations, including State and local Medicaid Services, HHS. submittal/approval of SPAs. This plan
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government agencies, to conduct In compliance with the requirement amendment approval process is
specific injury research that focuses on of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the necessary to ensure the State plan
prevention and control. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the continues to meet statutory and
Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid regulatory requirements and thereby
will include the review, discussion, and Services (CMS), Department of Health ensure the State’s eligibility for Federal
evaluation of individual research grant and Human Services, is publishing the financial participation. CMS will use

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