EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES HAVE NOTED
ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN FARMERS' USE OF PESTICIDES AND CERTAIN
CANCERS. THE MAJOR LIMITATION IN THESE INVESTIGATIONS IS THE
ACCURACY OF DETERMINING HISTORICAL EXPOSURE TO PESTICIDES. THIS
PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEWS AND
MONITORING TO IMPROVE EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT IN EPIDEMIOLOGIC
STUDIES.
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.