The purpose of this study is to
determine whether or not this Age 3 Extension will provide the data
to answer research questions relevant to WIC program and policy as
well as the nutrition and wellbeing of children up to their 3rd
birthday.
This is a revision of a
currently approved data collection. The current burden inventory is
5,131 and the requested burden estimate as a result of program
changes is 5408.56 rounded up to 5,409 which is an increase of 278
burden hours. This request also reflects an increase in the number
of responses. The current total number of responses is 36,108 and
the requested number of responses is 45,077, an increase of 8,969
responses. The program changes are due to substantive revisions
contained in this phase of the study (Age-3 Extension) as well as
changes to the instruments (adding and deleting instruments and or
questions). As a result of these changes the number of respondents
and responses increased.
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.