THIS NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF THE
CIVILIAN, NONINSTITUTIONALIZED POPULATION OF THE U.S. IS THE
PRINCIPAL SOURCE ON THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, PROVIDING
STATISTICAL INFORMATION FOR HEALTH RESEARCHERS, PLANNERS AND POLICY
MAKERS ON THE AMOUNT, DISTRIBUTION AND EFFECTS OF ILLNESS AND
DISABILITY AND THE SERVICES RENDERED FOR OR BECAUSE OF SUCH
CONDITIONS. ANNUAL SUPPLEMENTS ADDRESS SPECIAL TOPICS, SUCH AS
SMOKING HABITS, OFTEN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHE
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.