THIS SYSTEM OF MORBIDITY DATA IS THE
NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR NATIONALLY NOTIFIABLE DISEASES.
BY THIS SYSTEM, CDC MONITORS THE OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR INFECTIOUS
DISEASES OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTANCE SERVING THE ESSENTIAL NEED OF
ASSESSING WHETHER MAJOR EPIDEMICS ARE OCCURRING IN THE UNITED
STATES. THE WEEKLY SYSTEM OF MORTALITY REPORTING FOR MAJOR CITIES
MONITORS DEATHS AND PROVIDES AN INDICATION OF THE EXTENT AND IMPACT
OF INFUENZ
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.