No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
No
Regular
05/18/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2023
04/30/2023
35,200
35,200
65,630
65,630
0
0
The National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES) is a continuous nationally
representative sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S.
population. The survey is unique in that it contains interview,
laboratory and physical examination segments. The examination
component is conducted in mobile examination centers that travel to
fifteen survey locations each year. NHANES data have been the
cornerstone for numerous national health and nutrition policy and
surveillance activities. This request for Revision includes
obtaining clearance to conduct NHANES sample person and family
interviews; Mobile Examination Center (MEC) examinations and
interviews. The Program is making changes specific to 2021-22 data
collection to adapt the survey due to the COVID-19 disease pandemic
and related concerns. These changes impact a broad range of survey
areas, such as sample design, operational procedures (e.g.,
interview and examination modes and MEC hours), NHANES content
(questionnaires, exam components, and laboratory measures), and
outreach materials. Additionally, a priority in making COVID-19
related changes to NHANES content is to ensure safety for
participants and staff as well as to add COVID-19 antibody
laboratory assessments and COVID-19 questions relevant to
interpreting these assessments. NHANES will collect data on a
single-year nationally representative sample of 5,000 people during
2021–2022, oversampling children (0-19 years old) and older persons
(60 years and over). Covid-related modifications to the Household
Interview and the MEC Interview were submitted in January 2022.
This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to add Follow-Up
surveys to Mobile Examination Center (MEC) Respondents and
Non-Respondents. There is no change in burden hours as these
surveys are captured in the “Developmental Studies & Special
Projects.”
US Code:
42
USC 306 Name of Law: PHSA
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 170 301 Name of Law: Food Quality Protection
Act
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 234 4403 Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and
Energy Act of 2008
US Code: 21
USC 393 Name of Law: Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
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.