THE NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH
PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON FERTILITY PATTERNS AND RELATED
TOPICS TO PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONERNED WITH POPULATION
CHANGES, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, AND FAMILY PLANNING. THE
INFORMATION IT COLLECTS IS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH WRITTEN REPORTS,
SPECIAL TABULATIONS, AND PUBLIC USE TAPES.
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.