Approved
consistent with clarifications in NIH memo of 2/20/04. Approval is
for the data collection for the third survey only. NIH will submit
for OMB approval the data collection instruments and description of
methods for the genetic studies and the fourth survey. OMB will
respond to each request within 30 days.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2007
02/28/2007
59,200
0
0
29,500
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. radiologic technologists who are
participants in an ongoing cohort study will be asked to respond to
occasional surveys to ascertain incident cancers, benign conditions
associated with high risk of cancer, and selected other health
outcomes, as well as demographic, lifestyle, reproductive,
employment, and other characteristics that may influence health
risks. The primary aim of this project is to substantially increase
knowledge about the long-term health effect associated with
protracted low- to moderate-dose radiation exposures.
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.