OMB approves
this information collection, noting that CDC violated the Paperwork
Reduction Act by continuing to collect information despite the
expiration of the OMB approval in May 1996.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
04/30/2000
12,000
0
0
3,000
0
0
0
0
0
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) received requests from State and local health
departments for scientific, medical, and technical assistance in
the event of an epidemic or medical emergency. This clearance
package is used so that CDC scientists have a means of collecting
data once in the field.
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.