DPHSDR, PHPPO, DCD proposes to
collect, analyze, and disseminate data on the public health
infrastructure and performance of local health jurisdictions. Data
will be bsed on the ten essential public health services. Data will
be used to (1) monitor progress toward accomplishment of national
infrastructure objec- tives included in Healthy People 2010, and
(2) for quality improvement and strategic planning by health
officials/policy makers.
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.