THIS SURVEY PROVIDES DATA ON MATERNAL
AND INFANT HEALTH CAR COMPLICATIONS, AND BIRTH OUTCOME INCLUDING
LIVE BIRTHS, LOW BIRTHWEIGH AND FETAL AND INFANT DEATH. IT IS
NEEDED BY FEDERAL AND STATE RESEARCHERS TO STUDY THESE BIRTH
OUTCOMES AND ASSESS PROGRAM NEEDS IN MATERNAL AND INFANT
HEALTH.
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.