The survey
instrument and plan for the National Survey of Family Growth, Cycle
V are approved for use through 7/96. OMB shares the attached
observations for the National Center for Health Statistics' (NCHS)
consideration, however. It would be useful for NCHS to address
these observations in writing for the public docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1996
07/31/1996
07/31/1994
5,855
0
8,872
8,410
0
5,633
0
0
0
THE SURVEY PROVIDES DATA ON
CHILDBEARING, FAMILY FORMATION (INCLUDING ADOPTION), AND MATERNAL
AND CHILD HEALTH. THE DATA ARE USED BY THE OFFICE OF POPULATION
AFFAIRS, THE NICHHD, THE CDC, AND OTHER AGENCIES AND ARE
DISSEMINATED THROUGH WRITTEN REPORTS AND PUBLIC USE COMPUTER
TAPES.
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.