CDC is seeking OMB approval to
reinstate aggregate public health reports that provide (1) an
estimate of the tuberculosis prevention workload incurred by state
and local health departments that receive federal tuberculosis
cooperative agreement funds and (2) an assessment of tuberculosis
program public health performance and effectiveness. This data
collection assists the federal government in its national strategy
for tuberculosis control and its accountability for federal
tuberculosis cooperative agreement funds.
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.