[NIOSH] Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in Lab/Simulator-based Settings

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 0920-25CW Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in LabSimulator-based Setting Form	Modified
Form 0920-1441 [NIOSH] Evaluation of robot to human communication designs Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 0920-1441 [NIOSH] Identification of Hazards and Risk Factors for Demolition Robot Operators Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Change Request form EO 14168.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-06-02
Change Request form EO 14168.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-02-26
SSA_NIOSH_Lab with VR Pkg_Final.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-24
SSA_NIOSH_Lab with VR Pkg_Change_Track.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-24
SSA_NIOSH_Lab with VR Pkg_Change_Clean.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-24
NIOSH genIC_0920-1441_Request to Debit Hours.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-24
Change request justification 0920-1441.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-10-24
Attachment C - FRN_60-day 2024-08596.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-19
Attachment B_MSHA Act 1977.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-19
Attachment A - OSH Act 1970.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-19
2. SSB_NIOSH_Lab with VR Package_5.31.24.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-07-19
1. SSA_NIOSH_Lab with VR Pkg_5.31.24_final jjb_NIOSH_response_final.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-08-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
273728	Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in LabSimulator-based Setting Form	Modified
273435	[NIOSH] Evaluation of robot to human communication designs Form and Instruction	Unchanged
272964	[NIOSH] Identification of Hazards and Risk Factors for Demolition Robot Operators Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-1441	ICR Reference No: 202506-0920-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202502-0920-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No: 0920-25-0019
Title: [NIOSH] Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in Lab/Simulator-based Settings
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/02/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2027	09/30/2027
Responses	274,000	274,000
Time Burden (Hours)	205,002	205,002
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: NIOSH has submitted a request for OMB approval of a New GENERIC ICR [0920-1441]. The goal of this GENERIC mechanism is to enable CDC/NIOSH to assess the effectiveness of a sub-set of automated direct reading methodologies, sensor technologies, and robotics technologies (hereafter referred to as “technologies”) that are used to protect worker safety and health. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to align language used in a previously approved GenIC (0920-1441 - Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in LabSimulator-based Setting) to align with recently issued EO. There is no change to approved burden hours.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 669 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
   PL: Pub.L. 91 - 173 501(a) Name of Law: Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
  

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:
	89 FR 30372	04/23/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 58734	07/19/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in LabSimulator-based Setting	0920-25CW, 0920-25CW, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-25CW, 0920-25CW, 0920-25CW, 0920-25CW, 0920-25CW	Participant Recruitment ,   Informed Consent Form_02JUN2025 ,   Demographic Survey_02JUN2025 ,   Robot Experience Questionnaire ,   Comfort Level Questionnaire ,   Post-Interaction Questionnaire ,   Robot Attribute Ratings ,   Record of Test Subject Participation ,   Safety and Trust Robots
[NIOSH] Evaluation of robot to human communication designs	n/a, n/a, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441	Informed Consent ,   Robot Experience Questionnaire ,   Virtual Reality Experience Questionnaire ,   Virtual Reality Sickness Questionnaire ,   Installation/Set-Up of Virtual Reality Controller ,   Post Condition Questionnaire:Interface Modality, Safety, and Trust ,   Robot Evaluation Questionnaire ,   Demographic Survey ,   Participant Recruitment Questionnaire ,   Demographic Survey (Amended) ,   Informed Consent (amended)
[NIOSH] Identification of Hazards and Risk Factors for Demolition Robot Operators	0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441, 0920-1441	Informed Consent ,   Construction_Demolition Robot Experience Questionnaire ,   Virtual Reality Sickness Questionnaire ,   NASA Task Load Index ,   Robot Trust Questionnaire ,   Post-Test Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	274,000	274,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	205,002	205,002	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New Generic Collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $574,091

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

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? No

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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: 06/02/2025

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