THE PROJECT WILL MONITOR GONOCOCCAL
ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM MALE PATIEN IN 25 STD CLINICS LOCATED AROUND
THE U.S. DATA FROM THIS PROJECT WILL BE USED TO REVISE CDC'S
NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF GONORRHEA INFECTIONS.
THESE GUIDELINES ARE USED AS THE STANDARD OF CA BY MANY CLINICIANS,
AS WELL AS BY PUBLICLY FUNDED SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
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.