his information
collection is approved under the following conditions: 1) To the
extent possible SAMSHA will synchronize the format and the phrasing
of the questions in this ADSS survey with the DASIS survey. In
particular, SAMHSA should ensure that that basic questions around
facilities are coordinated; 2) SAMHSA will use existing data from
the DASIS whereever possible to reduce respondent burden; 3)Upon
submission of the overall survey clearance request, SAMHSA will
provide comments on the response rates in the discharged Client
Follow-up questionnaire and the willingness of respondents to
participate in a two hour survey; 4) Upon resubmission, SAMHSA will
also provide OMB with comments on the marginal value of the total
numbers of hours worked on question A.11. in the facility
questionnaire. 5)Finally, upon resubmission SAMHSA will provide
comments, based on the experience with the SROS evaluation on the
potential non-response bias for this hard to reach population and
how the agency plans to address this issue.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1998
06/30/1998
2,210
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
0
The Alcoho and Drug Services Survey
will gather information required in the formulation of national
drug policy through three integrated phases: (I) telephone survey
of 2,200 treatment facilities; (II) on-site abstraction of
client-level data; (III) client follow-up to determine
post-discharge substance abuse, criminal activity, employment, and
other social functioning.
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.