This information
collection request is approved with the condition that any change
in sampling design and/or significant changes in questionnaires
must be submitted for OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1983
06/30/1983
25,100
0
0
10,800
0
0
0
0
0
THE MAJOR OBJECTIVE OF THIS STUDY IS
TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN UNUSUALLY HIGH PROPORTION OF FATHERS OF
BABIES BORN WITH DEFECTS SERVED IN VIETNAM. THIS COMPARISON WILL
YIELD AN ESTIMATE OF THE RISK OF SIRING A CHILD WITH A DEFECT FOR
VIETNAM VETERANS RELATIVE TO THAT RISK FOR NON-VETERANS. WILL BEGIN
AS SOON AS CLEARANCE RECEIVED, INTERVIEWS WILL LAST ABOUT ONE YEAR.
(IF DONE UNDER CONTRACT, MAY BE DELAYED UP TO ONE YEAR.
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.