This data collection is intended to
target only state and territorial EHDI program directors. NCBDDD
will utilize a revised survey to collect standardized annual state
data related to the number of children screened for hearing loss,
referred for and receiving follow-up testing (e.g., diagnostic
audiologic evaluation).
This is a reinstatement with
change ICR. Minor change to burden due to changes which include
changing the order of some questions, splitting the previously
combined question about the number of infants that were
non-residents or moved out jurisdiction into two separate questions
and adding new questions. These include questions asked about how
many infants were in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for more
than 5 days, transferred without any documentation of a hearing
screening, unable to be screened or receive diagnostic testing due
to a medical reason, number of cases where a primary care physician
did not refer an infant for diagnostic testing, and cases of
permanent hearing loss among non-resident infants. Complete
discussion of changes are found in SSA.15, page 15-17.
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.