This information collection will
enable ATSDR to evaluate the readability and effectiveness of the
ATSDR Annual Report and Profile. It will also provide ATSDR with
the affiliation of readers and suggestions for improving
readability or content. The reader evaluation will be available in
hard copy format and included with all hard copy annual reports.
The Annual Report and the reader evaluation will also be available
electronically on ATSDR's website. Respondents may include members
of local, state, or federal government, academia, public health
professionals, or the general public.
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.