Personal Flotation Devices (PFGs) and Commercial Fishermen: Preconceptions and Evaluation in Actual Use

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-04-30
Attachment 13 PFD models.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 12 peer comments.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 11 IRB 1379.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 10 IRB 1250.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 9b IRB approval.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 9a HSRB information.doc Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 6 informed consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 4 comment.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 3 PI statement.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 2 60day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 1 OSHA act.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Attachment 5 instructions.doc Supplementary Document	2008-04-30
Supporting Statement Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-04-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
184925	Phase II PFD Evaluation Form Other-Evaluation	New
184924	Phase I Survey of Fishermen's Opinions about the risk of falls overboard and PFDs Other-survey questionnaires	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0787	ICR Reference No: 200805-0920-011
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Personal Flotation Devices (PFGs) and Commercial Fishermen: Preconceptions and Evaluation in Actual Use
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/25/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/15/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	24 Months From Approved
Responses	800	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation in the US. Drowning is the leading cause of death for commercial fishermen. Most fishermen do not wear PFDs while on deck. The purpose of this study is to identify fishermen's perceptions of risk, safety attitudes and beliefs about PFDs, and to evaluate a variety of PFDs to discover features they like and dislike. In phase I, a questionnaire will be administered to fishermen to collect data on risk perceptions, saftey attitudes, and beliefs about PFDs from 400 fishermen. In Phase II, fishermen who completed Phase I will be invited to wear and evaluate a PFD during fishing season. This study will benefit the fishing industry. Safety professionals will be better equipped to address concerns and remove barriers about PFDs. Findings will provide manufacturers information about preferences and expectations. The PFD evaluation will supply information to fishermen about which PFDs are most comfortable to wear while working.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 596 20(a)(1) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 46083	08/16/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 27834	05/14/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Phase I Survey of Fishermen's Opinions about the risk of falls overboard and PFDs
Phase II PFD Evaluation Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	800	0	0	800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $80,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/15/2008

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