The survey
instrument, excluding the overall methodology design, is approved
for pilot testing through 6/91 under the condition that HCFA: 1)
Add questions to the pilot test that will allow estimation of the
appropriate time frame for the survey design. Consideration of the
time frame necessary to meet research objectives may lead to
redesign of the survey's final sampling/panel design. Prior to the
next clearance submission, HCFA should summarize responses to these
new questions, and present alternative survey designs to OMB, 2)
Revise race and ethnicity questions so they are consistent with OMB
Statistical Directive No. 15., 3) Submit to OMB a report that
discusses the evaluation of the pilot test results, and 4) Include
in the evaluation of the pilot test, a detailed analysis of the
characteristics of all items with nonresponse below 70 percent. OMB
believes that questions such as K 35 (laboratories which performed
tests) may fall into this nonresponse category.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1991
06/30/1991
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THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FROM THE
PRETEST OF THE CURRENT BENEFICIARY SURVEY IS ESSENTIAL TO ASSESS
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE INSTRUMENT, METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
(COMPUTER-ASSISTED PERSONAL INTERVIEW: CAPI), AND SAMPLE SELECTION
PROCESS.
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.