This information
collection is approved for use until December 31, 199 Upon its next
submission, CDC should outline what initiatives it is undertaking
to either improve state and local voluntary reporting or develop an
accurate measure of the extent of the underreporting of all the
diseases included here, most importantly foodborne and salmonella
illnesses. For foodborne illnesses (including salmonella), CDC
itself has acknowledged that current data are too limited to
provide an adequate picture of the extent of the problem. Because
of the underreporting and other limitations of the data, CDC should
consider what measures are needed to improve the reporting of
foodborne diseases.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
01/31/1991
18,561
0
19,215
4,964
0
5,168
0
0
0
SURVEILLANCE DATA ARE ESSENTIAL TO
MEASURE TRENDS IN DISEASE INCIDENCE AND EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF
PREVENTION EFFORTS. STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
COMPILE THESE SUMMARIES FROM DATA COLLECTED DURING DISEASE
INVESTIGATIONS AND FROM DATA FURNISHED BY LOCAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENTS.
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.