THE DATA WILL BE USED BY NHEBI, STATES
AND CONGRESS TO EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE COORDINATION OF HYPERTENSION CONTROL EFFORTS.
IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS CORRELATIN WITH PROGRAM SUCCESS WILL AID
STATE HEALTH PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY. RESPONDENTS ARE
HYPERTENSION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.
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.