This is a request to extend the
collection of additional detailed information on persons with
HIV/AIDS to improve our understanding of (1) socioeconomic
characteristics of persons with HIV/AIDS, (2) risk behaviors that
may result in further transmission, (3) health care use by persons
with HIV/AIDS, (4) information on the reproductive histories of
women with HIV/AIDS, and (5) possible disabilities.
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.