Clinical gastroenterologists will be
surveyed using a mailed questionnaire to obtain information on the
actual frequency of occurence of fish-borne helminth illnesses.
Respondents will also be asked to provide demographic information
about the most recent cases. The information will be used to better
evaluate the need for control of helminth parasites in fish
intended for raw consumption and to evaluate effective means for
control where such controls are found necessary.
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.