Approved per
clarification provided in HHS memo submitted to OMB 06/14/05
consistent with the following terms of clearance: 1. Items approved
under this generic clearance will be used for qualitative research
only and are not intended to generate quantitative or statistically
generalizable data. 2. HHS shall submit memos for individual
studies including statement of need, intended use of information,
description of respondents, information collection procedures,
incentive justification, justification for proposed collection
methodology, estimated burden for the requested collection and
total number of hours previously approved under the generic during
this period of clearance, participant screener and survey
instrument. 3. HHS shall compile an annual report on this generic
clearance tracking the number and purpose of collections approved,
the number of burden hours used in total and per package, and the
mechanisms for each collection e.g. web panel, focus group, etc. 4.
OMB will respond with clearance or questions within 15 working
days. 5. Approval must be obtained from OMB prior to the fielding
of any items under this generic clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2008
06/30/2008
06/30/2005
1,742
0
290
4,200
0
712
0
0
0
This information will be used as
formative research to develop messages and materials in support of
the development of disease prevention and health promotion
information, including the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. It is necessary
to obtain consumer input to better understand the information
needs, attitudes and beliefs of the audience in order to tailor
messages, as well as to assist with clarity, understandability and
acceptance of prototyped messages and materials.
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.