The NDSDUH (formerly the National
Household Survey on Drug Abuse) is a survey of the civilian,
noninstitutionlized population of the United States, age 12 and
over. The data are used to estimate the prevalence of cigarette,
alcohola nd illicit drug use, and abuse of licit drugs. Results are
used by SAMHSA, ONDCP, and oher Federal agencies and oher
researchers and organizations to establish policy, direct program
activities, and better allocate resources. Beginning in 1999, the
survey includes an expanded tobacco module and the sample is
expanded to provide State level estimates for all States and the
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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.