THIS STUDY WILL BE CONDUCTED BY POISON
CONTROL CENTERS REPORTING TO TH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON
CONTROL CENTERS. SURVEY PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INDIVIDUALS REPORTING
ACCIDENTAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG INGESTION INVOLVING CHILDREN UNDER 5
YEARS OLD. THE DATA FROM THIS STUDY ARE NEEDED TO CHARACTERIZE THE
CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING INGESTIONS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TO TARGET THE PROGRAMS TO THE POPULATIONS
AT GREATEST RISK.
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.