TUMORS OF THE PITUITARY GLAND ARE NOW
BEING SEEN IN INCREASING NUMBERS OF WOMEN. IN THIS STUDY,
INFORMATION IS BEING COLLECTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INCREASED
FREQUENCY OF PITUITARY TUMORS IS RELATED TO PREVIOUS USE OF ORAL
CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS. THE RESULTS WILL BE USED IN FORMULATING
RECOMMENDATIONS IN REGARD TO THE USE OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES IN
CERTAIN POPULATIONS AT RISK.
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.