This information
collection is approved through 1/94 with the changes to the
instrument agreed upon 7/28/92, and with the following conditio
Pursuant to the guidelines specified in 5 CFR 1320.6 (e), ACF shall
no provide remuneration to respondents in the Police Department
Sample an the Shelter Sample. ACF has not demonstrated a
substantial need for payment to the populations in these samples.
Remuneration in kind is acceptable in the Street Survey, and a cash
payment of $5 - $10 dollar is acceptable in the Drug Validation
survey due to the unusual circumstances surrounding these
surveys.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1994
01/31/1994
7,945
0
0
1,251
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY WILL BE USED TO DESCRIBE
THE CAUSES, EXTENT, AND CONSEQUENC OF DRUG USE AMONG RUNAWAY AND
HOMELESS YOUTH ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE STUDY WILL INCLUDE BOTH
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIAR FACTORS ASSOCIATED WIT DRUG USE AND ITS
CONSEQUENCES. IT WILL ALSO INCLUDE ESTIMATES OF THE YOUTHS' USE OF
DRUGS BOTH PRIOR AND SUBSEQUENT TO THEIR LEAVING HOME.
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.