THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS STUDY IS TO
IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE GENETIC AND NONGENETIC DETERMINANTS OF
CORONARY HEART DISEASE, PRECLINICAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS, AND CORONARY
HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS. IT IS DESIGNED TO EXPAND FAMILY AND
GENETIC STUDIES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEAS IN ONGOING
POPULATION-BASED EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES.
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.