The purpose of this report is to
collect surveillance data on congenital syphilis (CS) cases from
state and local health departments nationwide. The data are used by
health care planners at the national, state and local levels to
develop and evaluate CS prevention and control programs. In
addition, there are many other users of the data including
scientists, researchers, educators, students and the
media.
US Code:
5 USC
301 Name of Law: General Research and Investigation
US Code: 5 USC
318 Name of Law: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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.