Virtual Reality to Train and Assess Emergency Responders

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Mine Rescue/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
Mine Rescue/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
Mine Escape/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
Mine Escape/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
Mine Escape participants: Post-Training Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Mine Escape participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Mine Escape participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire Form	New
Mine Rescue participants: Post-Training Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Mine Rescue participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Mine Rescue Participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire Form	New
Dr?ger BG4 participants: Post-Training Questionnaire Form	New
08_ICR Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-06-14
Attachment E.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-14
Attachment D_updated.doc Supplementary Document	2013-06-14
Attachment A -(MINER ACT).pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-14
02_ICR Part A_20130610.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-06-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
207513	Mine Rescue/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
207512	Mine Rescue/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
207511	Mine Escape/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
207510	Mine Escape/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test Form and Instruction	New
207509	Mine Escape participants: Post-Training Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
207508	Mine Escape participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
207507	Mine Escape participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire Form	New
207506	Mine Rescue participants: Post-Training Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
207505	Mine Rescue participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
207504	Mine Rescue Participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire Form	New
207503	Dr?ger BG4 participants: Post-Training Questionnaire Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0975	ICR Reference No: 201306-0920-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 19804
Title: Virtual Reality to Train and Assess Emergency Responders
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: 07/26/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	510	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The present research project seeks to determine optimal use of virtual reality (VR) technologies for training and assessing mine emergency responders using the Mine Rescue and Escape Training Laboratory (MRET Lab). Responders include specially trained individuals, such as mine rescue or fire brigade team members, and also managers and miners who may either be called upon to respond to an emergency situation or engage in self-protective actions in response to an emergency. This project is a step toward determining how new immersive virtual reality technologies should be used for miner training and testing in the US. The project objective will be achieved through specific aims in two related areas as illustrated below. Training assessment 1.Evaluate four training modules 2.Evaluate participant reactions 3.Develop guidelines Training development 4.Use 3D technologies to develop a prototype for a mine rescue closed-circuit breathing apparatus (e.g., Dr?ger BG4).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 236 1 Name of Law: Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (Miner Act)
  

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:
	78 FR 12756	02/25/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 35933	06/14/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 11

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Dr?ger BG4 participants: Post-Training Questionnaire	None	Dr?ger BG4 participants: Post-Training Questionnaire
Mine Rescue Participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire	None	Mine Rescue participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire
Mine Rescue participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire	None	Mine Rescue participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire
Mine Rescue participants: Post-Training Questionnaire	None	Mine Rescue participants: Post-Training Questionnaire
Mine Escape participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire	None	Mine Escape participants: Pre-Training Questionnaire
Mine Escape participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire	None	Mine Escape participants: Post-Simulation Questionnaire
Mine Escape participants: Post-Training Questionnaire	none	Mine Escape participants: Post-Training Questionnaire
Mine Escape/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test	none	Mine Escape/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test
Mine Escape/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test	none	Mine Escape/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test
Mine Rescue/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test	none	Mine Rescue/Longwall Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test
Mine Rescue/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test	none	Mine Rescue/Continuous Mining participants: Pre/Post-Training Knowledge Test

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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	510	0	0	510	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	0	32	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 an New Information Collection Request

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $434,320

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? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 06/25/2013

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