The change request is to conduct NHANES Special Studies; there is no additional burden. This revision request is to a) add the collection of waist circumference data on 3000 people who are participating in NHANES during 2016, b) extend the expiration date to the end of 2017 in order to allow completion of the 2015-2016 data collection and continue conducting special studies that allow refinement in NHANES methods, add additional hours for these special studies.
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.