THIS DATA COLLECTION WILL STUDY HIV
INFECTION AMONG ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MEETINGS
OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS (AAOS) IN MARCH
1991 AND 1992. IN ADDITION, THIS STUDY WILL STUDY OCCUPATIONAL RISK
FACTORS AMONG SURGEONS FOR HIV INFECTION AND CORRELATE THE USE OF
CERTAIN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES WITH THE LEVEL OF HIV
INFECTION.
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.