Approved
consistent with the following terms: SAMHSA will report to OMB on
the results of information collection specifically addressing
response rate and accuracy of the data collected. SAMHSA will also
report to OMB on the selection of the final number to be used for
the hotline as soon as possible but not later than Jan 1,
2005.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
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The National Suicide Prevention
Hotline Network consists of a single toll-free telephone number
that routes calls from anywhere in the United States to a network
of local crisis centers that can link callers to local emergency,
mental health, and social service resources. Behind the scenes is a
computerized #routing system, #which matches each incoming call to
a complex array of crisis center characteristics, and rapidly links
the caller to the nearest available, appropriate crisis center.
Technological and administrative changes necessitate that a new
toll-fre telephone number....
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.