As part of the National Framework for
2009-H1N1 Influenza Preparedness and Response, Surveillance pillar,
HHS is tasked with mobilizing all national resources to develop and
implement novel strategies to enhance domestic surveillance and
clinical data sharing. A comprehensive assessment of public health
and medical data streams has been undertaken by HHS, and
information regarding health care system demands and stress has
been determined to be woefully inadequate to meet HHS's mission to
assist public health and local healthcare systems minimize
suffering and maximize lives saved.
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USC 391C2 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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.