PHS NEEDS THE DATA IN ORDER TO DEVELOP
GENERAL PURPOSE STATISTICS FOR USE BY THE CONGRESS, EXTRAMURAL AND
INTRAMURAL INVESTIGATORS IN BOTH CMHS AND HIMH, AND FOR PROGRAM AND
POLICY DEVELOPMENT. INCREASING NUMBERS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL
ILLNESS ARE INCARCERATED IN LOCAL JAILS AND APPROPRIATE DATA CAN
HELP TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVISI TO THIS
POPULATION.
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.