Approved as
amended by HHS' 9/22/97 memorandum to OMB. In addition, HHS shall
ensure that SAMHSA and NCHS renew their consideration of including
this household survey as part of data consolidation. Renewal of the
SAMHSA Survey will be contingent on a report as to whether the two
surveys should now be consolidated, as HHS now has some experience
in how SAMHSA-specific issues might be accomodated as part of an
integrated household survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1998
01/31/1998
16,929
0
0
3,031
0
0
0
0
0
The SAMHSA will conduct a field test
to examine alternative designs of the NHSDA questionnaire for
computerized administration. The experimental design will include
multiple versions of the 1997 NHSDA questionnaire to test automatic
internal consistency checks and different skip patterns. A
standardized set of respondent debriefing questions will be also be
included. The field test will consist of 2,250 interviews across
the Nation with persons 12 years old and older.
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.