Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

[Federal Register: April 20, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 76)]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health

Proposed Collection: Comment Request; Survey of Family Physician's Use of Genomic Information in Primary Care

Summary: 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 National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

Proposed Collection: Title: Survey of Family Physician's Use of Genomic Information in Primary Care. Type of Information Collection Request: New. Need and Use of Information Collection: The information collected via an on-line survey questionnaire will assist us to gain an understanding of the factors that influence American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members to participate in the utilization of educational modules and about factors that explain any differences seen among healthcare providers in their propensity to integrate genomics into practice. Frequency of Response: Prior to implementation of a year long on-line genomic curriculum, a one time baseline online survey will be requested of a randomly selected and representative sample of AAFP members. A sub-set of these providers registered or not registered for the web-based curriculum will comprise a cohort who will be asked to complete a pre-test survey prior to launching of the first module, and then again a post-test at the completion of the educational intervention. Affected Public: Members of the AAFP. Type of Respondents: Physicians. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5000 members will be invited to participate. A sub-set of 500 will be requested to participate in pre/post-test surveys. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: The majority of respondents will have one response per respondent; maximum of three. Average Burden Hours Per Response: The majority of respondents will have an average burden of one hour per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: The majority of respondents will have a total annual burden of one hour requested; maximum of three. Costs: There are no maintenance, operating, or capital costs.

Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact Dr. Colleen McBride, Chief, Social and Behavioral Research Branch, NHGRI, NIH, 50 South Drive Building 50, Room 5351, Bethesda, MD 20892-8000, or call non-toll-free-number 301-594-6788 or e-mail your request, including your address to: .

Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60-days of the date of this publication.

Dated: April 12, 2004. Linda Jacobson, Chief Administrative Services Branch, NHGRI, National Institutes of Health.

[FR Doc. 04-8840 Filed 4-19-04; 8:45 am]

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