THE THREE SURVEYS SUBMITTED FOR CLEARANCE ARE APPROVED FOR USE THROUGH JULY 1982 WITH THE CONDITION THAT NO INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE DATA INCLUDING REPORTS WILL BE PUBLISHED FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, OMB EXPECTS THAT ANY FUTURE SDA SURVEYS WILL BE SUBMITTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS PRIOR TO FIELDING. CLEARANCE OF THESE SURVEYS IN NO WAY GUARANTEES APPROVAL OF ANY FUTURE SDA SURVEYS. FUTURE SUBMISSIONS AS WELL AS ANY DOCUMENTS FROM THESE THREE SURVEYS MUST ADDRESS THE LIMITATIONS OF THE DATA. FINALLY, OMB WOULD LIKE, FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, COPIES OF ALL FINAL DOCUMENTS RESULTING FROM EACH SDA, INCLUDING ANY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1982
07/31/1982
2,000
0
0
1,000
0
0
0
0
0
SDA'S PROVIDE VERY CURRENT GRASSROOTS-LEVEL INFORMATION TO THE SECRETA AND TOP MANAGERS ON TOPICS ASSIGNED BY THEM, SUCH AS PROGRAMS EXPERIENCING OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS OR PLANNING RE-DIRECTION OR A MAJOR INITIATIVE, EXPIRING OR PROPOSED LEGISLATION, CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS OR SERVICES, AND OTHER AREAS NEEDING ATTENTION OR DECISIONS. TO START IMMEDIATELY.
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.