SMOKE DETECTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE
EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING DEATHS IN FIRES. DATA IS NEEDED AS PART OF
A FOLLOW-UP SURVEY TO TRACK THE EXTENT OF OWNERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS
OF NON-OWNERS AND THE POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH MAINTENANCE AND
RELIABILITY OF DETECTORS. THE INFORMATI WILL BE USED TO DESIGN
PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE USE OF DETECTORS AND TO EDUCATE OWNERS ON THEIR
CARE.
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.