Approved as amended by SAMHSA's 11/21/97 memorandum to OMB. 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
01/31/1999
01/31/1999
01/31/1998
107,830
0
75,730
34,662
0
31,212
0
0
0
The NHSDA is a survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the United States, age 12 and over. The data will be used to estimate the prevalence of cigarette, alcohol, and illicit drug use and abuse of illicit drugs. The results are used by SAMHSA, ONDCP, other Federal agencies, and other researchers and organizations to establish policy, direct program activities, and better allocate resources.
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.