We have approved
the revised supplement to the routine AIDS case reporting project
with the following condition: When reporting result from the new
disability module of this collection, CDC should note tha the
incidence of reported disabilities will be biased upward because
many of the respondents will have progressed to symptomatic AIDS.
The results will not be valid in characterizing the disability
status of t larger HIV-infected population.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1996
08/31/1996
07/31/1993
1,410
0
665
940
0
333
0
0
0
THIS STUDY WILL COMPLEMENT DATA
RECEIVED FROM THE CURRENT AIDS/HIV SURVEILLANCE PROJECTS. THIS
INSTRUMENT IS ADMINISTERED VIA PERSONAL INTERVIEW. RESPONDENTS ALSO
RECEIVE COUNSELING ON PRACTICES TO AVOID HIV
TRANSMISSIONS.
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.