SURVEILLANCE OF ADVERSE PREGNANCY
OUTCOMES IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL IN LEARNING ABOUT T CAUSES OF
CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS AND OTHER NEONATAL CONDITIONS, IN
ASSESSING THE ROLE PLAYED BY SUSPECTED AGENTS, AND IN EVALUATING
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROL PROGRAMS FOR THOSE DEFECTS AND
DISEASES FOR WHICH PREVENTIVE TECHNIQUES ARE AVAILABLE.
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.