The purpose of this form is to collect
surveillance data on congenital syphilis (CS) cases from State and
local health departments nationwide. The data are used by health
care planners at the national State and local levels to develop and
evaluate CS prevention and control programs. In addition, there are
many other users of the data, including scientists, researchers,
educators, students, and the media.
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.