This ICR is
approved with the following terms of clearance: (1) OMB requires,
at a minimum, an annual non substantive change request for changes
in sample size and/or questionnaires at least three months before
the planned data collection in the field, allowing OMB sufficient
time to suggest changes, if needed, before data collection
instruments are finalized. (2) Additional information should be
provided in the next submission to explain how CDC is calculating
and communicating effective sample sizes, and ensuring calculation
of appropriate standard errors. (3) In the next submission, CDC
will provide plans for ongoing work in the areas of non-response
bias and benchmarking, as well as providing documentation and
explanation of what has been done in these areas so far. (4) CDC is
strongly encouraged to engage early with OMB on potential changes
to the study design (e.g. use of internet panels rather than
telephone surveys).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
1,643,227
0
0
255,915
0
0
0
0
0
The Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a nationwide system of customized,
cross-sectional telephone health surveys involving states,
territories, and the District of Columbia.
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.