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.
US Code:
42 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.