This collection
is approved as amended by CDC's revisions of 8/21/97. In addition,
OMB strongly encourages CDC to consider incentive payments such as
the one agreed to for this collection for all YRBS surveys in order
to improve school-level participation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
10,256
0
0
7,628
0
0
0
0
0
A nationally representative sample of
students in grade 9-12 attending alternative schools will be
surveyed regarding their health risk behavior.
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.