THE ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED
WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ARE NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD DUE TO THE
INSUFFICIENT COLLECTION OF DATA ON PERSONS AT HI RISK FOR SUBSTANCE
ABUSE. THIS STUDY WILL ASSESS BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PATTERNS
OF CHILDREN AT RISK FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ORDE TO IDENTIFY THOSE
FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE BEHAVIOR
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.