This information
collection request is approved under the following conditions. The
race/ethnic question will be revised to include all categories of
race and ethnicity. The survey does not however have to use the
term ethnic. It can instead ask respondents to indicate "which of
the following best describes you...."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
09/30/1989
12,000
0
12,000
12,000
0
12,000
0
0
0
THIS STUDY IS DESIGNED TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION ON INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE, AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS OF
POPULATIONS AT HIGH RISK FOR AIDS AND TO TEST THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH AND AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES IN
REDUCING THE SPREAD OF AIDS. THIS REVISION IS BASED ON IMPROVEMENTS
AND MODIFICATIONS GAINED THROUGH FIE EXPERIENCE.
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.