Birth Defects Study to Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS (BD-STEPS)
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/24/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
8,940
8,940
4,433
4,433
44,307
44,307
The purpose of Birth Defects Study To Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS (BD-STEPS) is to evaluate factors associated with the occurrence of birth defects and stillbirths and ultimately to work to prevent major birth defects and stillbirths associated with maternal risk factors. The propose Non-substantive Change Request is to modify questions in the BD-STEPS interview to gather additional details about COVID-19 infections and vaccinations.
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.