This collection
is approved for two years to allow the remaining 20 States to
convert to NETSS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2003
02/28/2003
02/28/2001
614
0
792
644
0
828
0
0
0
The purpose of these reports is to
collect surveillance data from state health departments nationwide.
The data are used by health care planners at the national, state
and local levels to develop and evaluate STD prevention and control
programs. In addition, there are many other users of the data
including scientists, researchers, educators, students and the
media.
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.