THIS STUDY WILL SURVEY RECENT
GRADUATES OF SCHOOLS OF OPTOMETRY TO GATHER INFORMATION NEEDED TO
FILL GAPS IN DATA NOT PROVIDED BY RECENT INVENTORIES OF THE
PROFESSION. THE RESULTS WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY
IN ITS CONGRESSIONAL MANDATED WORK IN SUPPLY AND REQUIREMENTS
ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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.