OMB is providing
a conceptual clearance for this collection at this time based on
this and the previous SLAITS submissions. Approval is granted on
the following conditions: prior to pilot testing any instrument or
new module, NCHS must provide a copy of the instrument along with a
complete description as to the purposes of the new module and how
it will be used to OMB for approval. A document addressing the
information requested in section B of the supporting statement that
addresses any information particular to the new module would
satisfy this requirement. A "change worksheet" (form 83-C) should
accompany this submission, in order to account for any burden
changes associated with the pilot testing. OMB will review and
respond to the submission in a timely manner, and, once it is
approved, will amend the file accordingly. Prior to expansion of
any module to a full-scale SLAITS study, NCHS will provide a
document similar to the clearance request for the pilot study, that
includes any pilot data and changes made to the module based on the
pilot test. At that time, another 83-C form should also be
submitted to account for the additional burden associated with the
full-scale study. OMB will again review the package in a timely
manner and will amend the file upon approval. Additionally, as per
previous terms of clearance, NCHS shall provide annual updates of
SLAITS including plans to introduce new instruments or modules or
any other changes. NCHS has also agreed to submit the NIS (which is
the frame for the SLAITS survey sample) on an informal basis to OMB
for review. Since the collection is exempt from the PRA, it will
not have to come in for formal clearance. OMB will review the NIS
clearance package and submit comments to NCHS within 15 days.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
03/31/2002
381,671
0
215,384
150,606
0
89,743
0
0
0
The State and Local Area Integrated
Telephone Survey (SLAITS) began three years ago, using an
integrated, coordinated framework to maximize analytic potential,
minimize cost, provide data for sub-national and national
comparisons, and avoid unnecessary respondent burden. It is one of
few population-based survey mechanisms within DHHS designed
specifically to produce standardized and comparable data across
states and over time on general health and health related topics.
As an expansion of another major survey system, the National
Immunization Survey (NIS), SLAITS has developed....
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.
State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS)