SURVEILLANCE OF ADVERSE PREGNANCY
OUTCOMES IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CAUSES OF
CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS AND OTHER NEONATAL CONDITIONS IN ASSESSING
THE ROLE PLAYED BY SUSPECTED AGENTS AND IN EVALUATING THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROL PROGRAMS FOR THOSE DEFECTS AND DISEASES
FOR WHICH PREVENTIVE TECHNIQUES ARE
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.