IHS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE ICS-II TO
DETERMINE THE RELATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL, DELIVERY
SYSTEM AND PERSONAL LIFESTYLE FACTORS TO THE ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF
NATIVE AMERICANS AND TO PROVIDE POLICY MAKERS AND RESEARCHERS
INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USED TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH IN THE IHS
SERVICE AREA.
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.