This is a request for OMB approval of
a new package consisting of two updated forms which before now had
been part of the tuberculosis (TB) surveillance package approved
under OMB No. 0920-0026. The Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
(DTBE), National Center for STD, HIV, and TB Prevention is seeking
a new and separate OMB approval to reflect the changes in the
content and the administration of the reports. The updated reports
are focused on (1) denominator-driven outcome measurements, (2) new
technology for data storage and transmission, and (3) evolving
strategies for TB control. The respondents are the State
and....
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.