THIS REQUEST FOR OMB CLEARANCE IS TO
CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE ON-SITE LABORATORY OBSERVATION FORM. A
STUDY WILL BE CONDUCTED AT UP 50 LABORATORIES AND WILL EVALUATE THE
EFFICIENCY OF THE ON-SITE LABORATORY OBSERVATION FORM. THE OUTCOME
OF THIS STUDY WILL ALLOW CDC TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL STRATIFICATION
VARIABLES, AS WELL AS PROBLEMS TH NEED TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE
APPLYING THE DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT TO A LARGER
POPULATION.
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.