CDC currently collects and reports informaton from all clinics that offer assisted reproductive technology (ART) services, as required by the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act (FCSRCA). CDC seeks to renew OMB approval for an additional three years.
US Code:
42 USC 241
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
PL:
Pub.L. 102 - 493 2 (a)
Name of Law: Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act
This revision request includes an increase in the total estimated burden hours due to an increase in the estimated number of responses, an increase in the estimated number of responses per respondent (clinic), and addition of a brief, one-time clinic survey for a portion of respondents.
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.