This information
clearance request is approved under the following conditions: (1)
follow-up procedures for non-response will include a query as to
why a participant has refused to participate in the HIV testing
component and if there are any changes in procedure under which the
participant would be willing to take part, and (2) submit an
amendment to the justification describing the methodolgy to be used
for this follow-up query.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1988
09/30/1988
09/30/1988
1,750
0
1,815
5,696
0
5,696
0
0
0
NHANES III WILL MEASURE AND MONITOR
THE HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF THE U.S. AS A SIX-YEAR SURVEY
INVOLVING 60000 PARTICIPANTS AGES TWO MONTHS AND OLDER. PILOT
TESTING IS NECESSARY TO EVALUATE AND REFINE QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN,
SAMPLING, TRAINING, AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES, EQUIPMENT,
AUTOMATION, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS.
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.