The purpose of this data collection is to guide national recommendations and programmatic responses to antibiotic resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These data will be used by public health officials at the national, state, and local levels to monitor trends in antimicrobial resistant gonorrhea, investigate epidemiologic aspects of gonorrhea, evaluate the effectiveness of strategies employed to slow or stop the spread of resistant gonorrhea, and identify new opportunities for public health interventions.
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.