The data collection and evidence are
developed using a multitude of information sources and short term
qualitative interviewing and cognitive research techniques have
been proven invaluable in the development of scientifically valid
and population-appropriate methods, interventions, and instruments.
The activities conducted under this information collection will be
used to inform many aspects of surveillance, communications, health
promotion, and research project development for the 4 priority
diseases (HIV, STDs, TB, and viral hepatitis) as well as school and
adolescent health. This non-substantive change request is for minor
modifications to the MARI investigators survey and does not impact
burden.
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USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service 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.