The information
collection is approved under the following conditions: As agreed to
by the agency, no surveying is to occur during the Census
Moratorium period of March 1, 2000-June 30, 2000._ARS is to provide
OMB a copy of its revised survey plan for OMB review. Only the
pilots are approved. The main study is not approved. ARS is to
resubmit the main study for approval following the completion of
the pilots. Upon or prior to submitting the main study for
approval, ARS is to report to OMB on the results of all CSFII
pilots. ARS will also provide a detailed explanation of how food
secuirty questions will be used, what kinds of conclusions will be
able to be drawn, and why these questions are needed in addition to
the information provided by the CPS. ARS will provide a detailed
explanation of how the CSFII will be linked with NHANES. Staff
working on CSFII and NHANES will brief OMB on these issues.
Additionally, ARS will discuss the feasibility and appropriateness
of including question questions on family relationships
(particularly the presence of a child's biological parents in the
household) in the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2001
06/30/2001
12/31/1999
5,066
0
3,286
7,800
0
5,160
0
0
0
This is the fourth in a series of
national food consumption surveys conducted by USDA since the
mid-1980s to measure levels of dietary intake and changes in diet
over time under the National Nutrition and Related Research
Program.
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.