This project is the collection of
monthly and annual counts of Vital Statistics data from states and
other jurisdictions. Vital Statistics data are widely used by the
health and behavioral science communities in survellance and in
tracking trends, by the private sector for marketing purposes, and
by academia for health and demographic research. State and national
data are required by the Census Bureau to prepare annual population
estimates and projections.
US Code:
42
USC 242k Name of Law: Public Health Service
The burden has been increased
by 3 hours. Previously there were two questionnaires collecting the
same data. They were combined into one questionnaire, resulting in
a slightly different total burden.
$202,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Thelma Sims 4046394771
No
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.