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BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30 Day-35-00] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at

(404)639-7090. Send written comments to CDC, Desk Officer; Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235; Washington, DC 20503. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Projects 1. An Evaluation Study of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Measures Implemented in Large City and County Jails—New—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV, STD, TB Prevention (NCHSTP), Division of TB Elimination, Field Services proposes to conduct a survey to determine the extent that jails have implemented the 1996 recommendations of the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis, Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional Facilities [MMWR 1996:45 (No. RR-8)]. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine to what extent the recommendations have been implemented and to identify barriers for implementation of the recommendations. The objectives are to define the knowledge of the recommendations among correctional staff, to identify barriers for the adoption and implementation of the recommendations, and to initiate a dialogue between public health and correctional officials on how to utilize the study results for improving TB control and prevention in the jails. This project will assess the types and adequacy of the TB control measures that are in place in jails. The first component of this project is a survey of the largest jails to define the size of the TB problem in their populations, to review the infection control procedures that are in place, and determine the tracking mechanisms for information concerning skin test results and completion of therapy. The second component consists of on-site observation of the infection control process to observe the processing and evaluation of inmates and the infection control infrastructure (e.g., isolation procedures). The evaluation project will be voluntary and only correctional staff will participate; no prisoners will be interviewed or asked to complete a written survey. The total burden hours are estimated to be 138. Respondents No. of respondents No. of responses/respondent Avg. burden/response (in hrs.) Total burden (in hrs.) Jail Health Administrator 46 1 1 46 Jail Medical Director 46 1 1 46 County/City Public Health Dept. TB Control Director 46 1 1 46 Total 138 Dated: May 26, 2000. Charles W. Gollmar, Acting Associate Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 00-13802 Filed 6-1-00; 8:45 am]