EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT
PREMATURE DEATH AND TO FINANCE AND PROVI CARE FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL
REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHARACTERISTIC AND BEHAVIORS OF DECEDENTS
IN THE U.S. THE MAIN SURVEY WILL SECURE SUCH INFORMATION FOR A
NATIONAL SAMPLE OF DECEDENTS IN 1993 FROM NEXT-OF-KI INFORMANTS AND
MEDICAL EXAMINERS/CORONERS.
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.