Approved. As per
the previous terms of clearance, NCHS will alert OMB about the
proposed revisions to the form. Depending on the nature of the
proposed revisions, OMB will determine if NCHS will need to go
through a formal clearance process or if the revisions can be made
using an 83-C worksheet. Also, NCHS will submit an 83-C with the
electronic versions of the application and transmittal forms for
OMB approval prior to use.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
11/30/2001
780
0
780
227
0
227
0
0
0
Researchers apply to use the National
Death Index (NDI) to determine whether persons in their studies
have died and to obtain information on the decedents' states of
death, date of death, death certificate, death certificate numbers,
and causes of death. The five administrative forms are completed by
researchers in order to apply for NDI services and to submit their
study subjects' records for computer matching against the NDI
file.
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.