APPLICANTS FOR MORTALITY MEDICAL CODER
TRAINING AND FOR VITAL REGISTRATION METHODS TRAINING COMPLETE AN
APPLICATION FORM FOR USE BY THE INSTRUCTOR IN SELECTING TRAINING
APPLICANTS. AN ANNUAL SURVEY OF MEDICAL CODER TRAINING IS CONDUCTED
AMONG VITAL REGISTRATION AREAS. THIS TRAINING IS IN SUPPORT OF
COVERAGE AND QUALITY OF NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS DATA.
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.