The NHES: 2001 will be a survey of
households using random-digit-dialing and computer-assisted
telephone interviewing. The topical components are Early Childhood
Program Participation, Before-and After-School Programs and
Activities, and Adult Education and Lifelong Learning. Respondents
to the first two components will be parents of children from birth
to age 6 who are not yet in kindergarden and children in
kindergarden through grade 8, respectively. Respondents to the
third component will be persons age 16 and older who are not
enrolled in elementary or secondary school.....
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.