Approved under the following conditions: Page 92, item 221 - Delete Racial Background Card - Revise to be consistent with page 4, item 9 Page 136, items 347-419 - Revise this series of questions to reduce substantially the level of detail. Submit revisions to OMB before testing. Page 69, item 163 - Provide explanatory introduction to this set of questions, inserted before item 163. Submit introductory statement to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
08/31/1983
08/31/1983
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THIS PROJECT WILL CONDUCT EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS IN EAST, BOSTON MASS. IN ORDER TO DEVELOP NEW KNOWLDGE CONCERNING THE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS IN HEALTH AND DISEASES OF THE AGED. THE COMMUNITY SETTING FROM WHICH THE POPULATION IS TO BE DRAWN IS REPRESENTATIVE OF REAL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED BY THE ELDERLY.
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.