This information
collection is approved through 3-98 under the following condition:
ARS will conduct an additional year of the CSFII for infants and
children for the sole purpose of gathering intake data on amount
and content of food consumed by children as indicated in the
November 3, 1997 memo from ARS. EPA will conduct a separate
anlaysis on pesticide residue exposure.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1999
03/31/1999
5,200
0
0
6,500
0
0
0
0
0
This is a supplemental survey to the
CSFII 1994-96 to measure the kinds and amounts of foods eaten by
American children. The survey is in direct response to the Food
Quality Protection Act of 1996, which addresses dietary risk to
infants and children.
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.