THE TEENAGE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES
SURVEY II (TAPS II) IS A FOLLOW-UP STUDY TO THE 1989 TEENAGE
ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES SURVEY (TAPS). THE TAPS II WILL REINTERVIEW
THE 9,135 TEENS WHO RESPONDED BY TELEPHONE TO THE 1989 TAPS. THE
OBJECTIVES ARE TO ESTIMATE PREVALENCE OF TOBACCO U AMONG YOUTH,
CHANGES IN TOBACCO USE STATUS DURING ADOLESCENCE, AND TO MEASURE
THE PREDICATORS OF TOBACCO UPTAKE AND CESSATION AMONG
YOUNG
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.