Supporting Statement B
Revision
NCHS Vital Statistics Training Application
OMB No. 0920-0217
(Expiration date: 5/31/13)
Contact Information:
Julia L. Kowaleski
Chief, Registration Methods Program
Division of Vital Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics/CDC
3311 Toledo Road, Room 7317
Hyattsville, MD 20782
301-458-4323
Fax: 301-458-4034
March 8, 2013
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NCHS VITAL STATISTICS TRAINING APPLICATION
B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods
Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods
Information about the availability of the training will be provided to the 57 registration areas in the United States. These are the 50 states, the District of Columbia, New York City, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Canadian counterparts will also be notified.
Information obtained on applicants will be processed manually and stored in file cabinets, access to which will be limited to NCHS staff involved with the development and presentation of the training programs. The information concerning applicants will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with other organizations or persons. On an annual basis the information will be obsolete and will be destroyed.
Procedures for the Collection of Information
For vital statistics training and mortality coding training, information on planned courses is provided on an annual basis, with application forms to be completed. Registration officials will be informed of dates and locations at which training will be provided so that individuals may complete and submit their application forms.
Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with Nonresponse
This is not a data collection; if a person desires to take a class, s/he will complete the form.
Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken
It is not considered necessary to conduct any formal pretest of the registration materials .
Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals
Collecting and/or Analyzing Data
The individual listed below is responsible for all aspects of this activity:
Julia L. Kowaleski
Chief, Registration Methods Program
Division of Vital Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics/CDC
3311 Toledo Road, Room 7317
Hyattsville, MD 20782
301-458-4323
301-458-4034
Attachments
Legislative Authority to Collect Data; 42 U.S.C. 242k,
Section 304 (b)(1) and Section 306 (h)(1)
B. Application for Mortality Coding Training
C. Application for Vital Statistics Training
D. Sample Letter Announcing Specific Training Courses
E. Copy of Federal Register 60-Day Notice
F. IRB (ERB) Statement - ERB Approval is not Required
G. OMB Comment and response
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