Clearance is provided for the 2009-2010 NHANES survey as describe in this package with the following provisos: 1) the newly proposed environmental chemical analytes will not be collected until discussions regarding the utility of this data are complete; any changes to the original protocol from those described in the orignal package will be documented in a non-substantive change package. 2) the 'reactions to race module' will not be implemented until the results of the cognitive test data have been provided to OMB and NCHS documents the utility of the instrument. If question changes are required as a result of the testing, they will be documented in a non-substantive change package. 3) So that we do not delay the start of field training for this cycle of NCHS will submit a non-substantive change package to document the minor adjustments made to the protocol and instruments since the original package was submitted. 4) Prior terms of clearance continue with respect to the need to submit packages for methodological testing and substudies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2009
22,813
0
30,113
49,626
0
59,864
0
0
0
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. The examination component is conducted in mobile examination centers that travel to fifteen survey locations each year. NHANES data have been the cornerstone for numerous national health and nutrition policy and surveillance activities. This requests seeks approval for the 2009-2010 survey.
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
The current approved annual burden hours are 59,864. We are now requesting approval for 49,626 hours, a decrease of 10,238 hours. The decrease in burden is due to the cycling out of selected components, and fewer burden hours for special studies/pretests.
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.
Backup of NHANES 2009-10 section B 101408 (3).wbk
NHANES PartIIWorksheet line 2 090908.doc
Attachment 2a 60dayFRN.pdf