The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a continuous nationally representative sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. population. The survey is unique in that it contains interview, laboratory and physical examination segments. This change request is to conduct a methodological study of oral health questions and examination methods.
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 170 301
Name of Law: The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
PL:
Pub.L. 101 - 445 103
Name of Law: The National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Reseach Act of 1990
US Code:
42 USC 242k
Name of Law: National Center for Health Statistics
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.