This collection
is approved on the condition that CDC revise the question on race
to conform with OMB's race and ethnicity standards. Specifically,
the category for other should be dropped.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2004
08/31/2004
64
0
0
3,296
0
0
0
0
0
The purpose of this surveillance
system is assess prevalence and to monitor trends in sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) in persons entering corrections
facilities nationwide. The data are used by local and state health
departments to develop a evaluate STD prrevention
activities.
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.