Approved under
the following terms: upon resubmission of this information
collection request, CDC will report to OMB on agecny efforts to
provide electronic versions of all collection instruments
associated with this package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2008
01/31/2008
01/31/2005
1,644
0
1,308
8,142
0
6,300
0
0
0
The purpose of these forms is to
collect surveillance data on antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria
gonorrohoeae. These data are used by public health officials at the
national, state, and local level to determine appropriate therapy
for gonorrohea. In addition, the data are used to monitor trends in
certain epidemiologic aspects of gonorrohea, including the Healthy
People 2010 goal for repeat gonococcal infections.
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.