This information
collection is approved with the changes made on 3/10/92, and with
the condition that CDC, in its analysis, distinguish between
self-selected populations using the hotline and populations
receiving information about the hotline. While this information
colle ion will reveal useful information regarding the population
of callers it will not allow CDC to assess the effectiveness of
either its public information efforts or of particular public
information programs. Without a more rigorous analysis, CDC cannot
make the baseline assumption that calls should necessarily be
distributed across geogra- phic, socioeconomic and demographic
boundaries in the same proportion as is the targeted
population...(REMARKS CONTINUED)...
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1995
01/31/1995
19,000
0
0
367
0
0
0
0
0
THE HOTLINE IS INTENDED TO SERVE
POPULATIONS AT INCREASED RISK OS INFECTION, AS WELL AS GEOGRAPHICAL
AREAS IN WHICH OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ARE NOT READILY
AVAILABLE, E.G., RURAL COMMUNITIES. CDC I REQUESTING CLEARANCE TO
GATHER INFORMATION IN ORDER TO MANAGE THE HOTLINE MORE EFFECTIVELY
AND ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SELECTED CDC PUBLIC INFORMATION
PROGRAMS.
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.