These forms are
approved under the condition that the contractors obtain a letter
of introduction to program participants explaining the purpose of
the studies and the importance of cooperation in the surveys. The
letter should be from NIH or one of its institutes. The letter must
be provided to the program participants at the time they are
requested to participate in the study. This letter should be sent
to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1982
10/31/1982
5,906
0
0
4,330
0
0
0
0
0
ALTHOUGH METHODS ARE AVAILABLE TO
ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO INITIALLY QUIT SMOKING, RELAPSE REMAINS A
PROBLEM. ADDITIONAL RESEARCH IS NEEDE TO IDENTIFY THE FACTORS THAT
HELP OR HINDER EX-SMOKERS IN MAINTAINING NONSMOKING, SO THAT
METHODS MAY BE DEVELOPED TO AID IN THE PROCESS. THIS PROJECT IS
DIRECTED TOWARD IDENTIFYING THOSE FACTORS BY FOLLOWING EX-SMOKERS
FOR A YEAR FOLLOWING CESSATION.
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.