THIS IS A CONCEPT APPROVAL FOR CONDUCT
OF CYCLE III OF THE NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH (NSFG), A
PERIODIC NCHS SURVEY THAT PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION
SERVING NEEDS OF PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE
DYNAMICS OF POPULATION CHANGE, FAMILY PLANNING, AND MATERNAL AND
CHILD HEALTH. PLANS FOR CYCLE III ARE TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO INCLUDE
ALL WOMEN AGES 15-44 YEARS, REGARDLESS OF MARITAL STATUS.
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.