This ICR is
approved, but only as a pilot project to study how latency and
morbidity affect preferences for cancer risks and to evaluate
whether further research is needed in this area. The sampling frame
used is sufficiently innovative to warrant further research, and
the resulting sample of the pilot project is not nationally
representative. OMB believes that further pilot testing and
refinement is needed before the results would be of sufficient
quality and robustness for policy purposes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2006
02/28/2006
1,000
0
0
417
0
0
9,230,000
0
0
Reductions in cancer risks are among
the most important and tangible benefits resulting from a variety
of environmental, food safety and other public initiatives.
Nevertheless, little is known about how individuals value reducing
cancer risks relative to other types of risks. While the empirical
literature has focused almost exclusively on accidental
(occupational and/or automobile) facilities, it is often argued
that differences between the characteristics of cancer risks and
accidental risk may lead to significant differences in how they are
valued (as measured by willingness-to-pay [WTP]).
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.