Approved for use
through 7/94 (projected completion date for the main study data
collection) under the condition that no later than 11/93, NCHS
briefs OMB on: 1) the results of pretesting the new questions for
Cycle V (e.g. item non response and bias); and 2) the comparative
cost effectiveness of offsite reimbursement, in home CAPI, and in
home self administered survey techniques.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1994
07/31/1994
8,872
0
0
5,633
0
0
0
0
0
THE SURVEY PROVIDES DATA ON
CHILDBEARING, FAMILY FORMATION (INCLUDING ADOPTION), AND MATERNAL
AND CHILD HEALTH. THE DATA ARE USED BY THE OFFICE OF POPULATION
AFFAIRS, THE NICHHD, THE CDC, AND OTHER AGENCIES AND ARE
DISSEMINATED THROUGH WRITTEN REPORTS AND PUBLIC USE COMPUTER
TAPES.
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.