THIS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF WORKERS
IN TWO CHEMICAL PLANTS IN NEW JERSEY AND MISSOURI IS DESIGNED TO
DETERMINE WHETHER THERE MAY BE A CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH
PROBLEMS AND EXPOSURE TO TCDD (DIOXIN). THE RESULTS WILL BE USED
FOR REOMMENDATIONS AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS EXPOSED TO
TCDD.
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.