The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. The Zadroga Act requires the establishment of a research program on health conditions resulting from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ability of the WTCHP to serve its members and realize positive impacts on all of its stakeholders depends on effective translation of research activities and findings in a manner that is appropriate to diverse stakeholder groups, including investigators of WTCHP-funded research, the leadership of the WTC Clinical Centers of Excellence, WTC Health Registry staff, clinicians who provide medical services to responders and survivors, and WTCHP respondents and survivors. The focus groups proposed for this work will provide information on stakeholder views about three important translational science principles: the relevance, transparency, and usability of WTCHP research. Findings will provide guidance for the WTCHP on strategic directions, as well as produce generalizable knowledge about the translation of research into improved outcomes for individuals and populations exposed to disasters such as the 9/11 attacks. This is a request for a non-substantive change to the recruitment emails and focus group guide.
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:
(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;
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.
WTCHP Responders and Survivors (private citizens)
WTCHP Att E_Recruitment Emails_2019-11-22 for OMB_clean.docx
Protocol proposed revisions 2019-11-7b.xlsx
Att I_PIA (11-6-2018).pdf
WTCHP Responders and Survivors (private citizens)