Because the data
collection will be carried out over 12 months, CDC will go through
the standard notice and comment process in order to obtain approval
for the portion of this collection (6 months) that is not covered
by the emergency approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2011
6 Months From Approved
30,000
0
0
15,000
0
0
0
0
0
On April 21, 2010, the Deep Water
Horizon oil drilling rig (owned by British Petroleum (BP)) caught
fire and sank leading to oil spilling from the sea floor. The lives
and livelihoods of persons residing in coastal communities have
been impacted by this event due to loss of work, changes in
patterns of leisure activities, and the effect on the physical
environments in which they live. Preliminary data suggest that
residents of gulf coast states, and particularly residents within
coastal counties, are reporting higher levels of health risk
behaviors and lower levels of self-assessment of health than in the
previous year. Among the most significant health issues caused by
this spill are the emotional and behavioral health effects on the
populations in proximity to the Gulf region.
The Gulf Coast Survey
will be used to assist CDC, federal, state and local stakeholders
evaluate changes in health risk behaviors of persons impacted by
the recent Deep Water Horizon oil spill.
US Code:
42
USC 241 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.