Approved as
amended by HHS/SAMHSA's 6/16/99 memorandum to OMB. OMB notes that
this is a feasibility study to determine evaluation methodologies,
and will not produce valid and reliable evaluation data to be used
for determining program effects. In addition, some of the questions
that have been carried over from prior surveys and based on focus
groups appear vague; although SAMHSA may have placed too much
emphasis on focus groups, given the need to maintain consistency
the instrument is approved without change.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
06/30/1999
4,607
0
4,000
635
0
1,350
0
0
0
The Positive Activities Campaign
encourages adults to become more involved in positive,
skill-building activities with youth, with the ultimate goal of
reducing substance abuse among young people. CSAP will use findings
from a feasibility study of PAC, including both process and outcome
components, to determine whether the effects from such a campaign
can be measured and evaluated. Data are collected from on-site
interviews with key personnel, focus groups, and a baseline and
follow-up telephone survey of adults. This revision adds a 12-month
follow-up interview with a random sample of adults in four
communities.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.