Minor revisions to studies (ICs) already conducted under this generic (e.g., National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, National Survey of ChildrenÂs Health) do not require additonal public content. However, major changes to the study design or content of these studies OR the additon of new studies (ICs) may require public comment; in these situtions, please consult with the OMB desk officier in advance of submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2011
2,118,300
0
595,348
194,675
0
55,190
0
0
0
The State and Local Area Integrated Survey (SLAITS) mechanism developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) supplements current national data collection strategies by providing in-depth national state, and local area data. This flexible population-based survey mechanism is designed to collect data rapidly and cost effectively on abroad range of topics, and addresses a critical need for subnational data. This request is for a generic three-year clearance for this package.
US Code:
42 USC 242
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
The hour burden has increased substantially due to the method of count burden in generic clearances. The last approval for 55,190 hours was the annual average, but actually represented 165,570 hours. The current requested burden, 194,675 hours, is for a total of 3 years, an actual increase of 29,105 hours but a paper/computational increase of 139,485 hours.
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.