Approved for one
year according to CDC request and to allow ample time for data
collection, including a second mailing if an 80% response rate is
not achieved after the first mailing. In addition, if an 80%
response rate is not achieved CDC will conduct a nonresponse bias
analysis and report the results to OMB before publishing the study
findings.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
1,200
0
0
400
0
0
0
0
0
This is a survey of a sample of
occupational safety and health professionals from four major
associations (American Industrial Hygiene Assn. American Society of
Safety Engineers, American Association of Occupational Health
Nurses, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine) to evaluate the effectiveness of NIOSH publications in
assisting their job performance. Results of this survey will
provide feedback to NIOSH regarding its information dissemination
programs.
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.