Prior terms updated: NCHS will submit the results of its split sample comparison of alternative forms of the sexual orientation question to OMB as a nonsubstantive change in mid-2018 (once population weights have been applied to the full two years of data). Based on the results of that testing, NCHS will make a decision regarding continuing the need to continue this work past September of 2018.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2018
05/31/2018
05/31/2018
22,110
0
22,110
7,318
0
7,318
0
0
0
The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) provides nationally representative data on factors related to birth and pregnancy rates, sexually transmitted diseases, and family formation including marriage, divorce, and adoption for NCHS and other Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) programs. The survey is administered in person, in English and Spanish. About 5,000 people are interviewed each year. This Non-Substantive Change Request is for approval of questionnaire changes proposed for fieldwork beginning in September 2017. Burden for the NSFG data collection is still estimated to be within the approved averages of 60 minutes for males and 80 minutes for females. In addition, per agreement in May 2015, we are providing OMB with information on our sexual orientation data collected in ACASI, based on the 50-50 randomized split of all respondents 15-49 to receive either the NSFG version of the question or the NHIS version of question.
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act 242k
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.