THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS TO
GENERATE POPULATION-BASED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREVALENCE OF
SELF-REPORTED FATIGUING ILLNESSES IN AN ETHNICALLY DIVERSE URBAN
POPULATION. THE STUDY WILL ALSO PROVIDE BASI INFORMATION ABOUT THE
EXTENT TO WHICH CRITERIA NOW INCLUDED IN THE CAS DEFINITION OF CFS
ARE USEFUL IN IDENTIFYING A UNIQUE SYNDROME ASSOCIAT WITH
FATIGUE.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.