Researchers apply to use the National
Death Index (NDI) to determine whether persons in their studies
have died and to obtain information on the decedents' states, dates
of death, death certificate numbers, and causes of death. The five
administrative forms are completed by researchers in order to apply
for NDI services and to submit their study subjects' records for
computer matching against the NDI file.
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.