THE NATIONAL SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
DISEASE (STD) MORBIDITY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM MONITORS STD DISEASE
BURDEN AND TRENDS. DATA FROM THE SYSTEM ARE USED TO SUPPORT AND
EVALUATE PROGRESS OF STD CONTROL EFFORTS, TO ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL
STD PROGRAM MANAGERS IN STANDARDIZING DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES,
AND TO PROVIDE BASELINE DATA FOR THE DEVELOPMEN
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.