Physicians and other allied health professionals play a vital role in diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and in screening women of child bearing age for alcohol consuption and drinking pregnancy. Maternal prenatal alcohol exposure is one of the leading, preventable, causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities. Children exposed to alcohol exposure during fetal alcohol development can suffer a wide array of disorders. This collection of information is an essential step in developing appropriate information tools for physicians and other health care professionals.
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.