This ICR is
approved for one year, as requested by ATSDR. OMB notes that this
is a pilot project and calls attention to the following sentence on
page three of the supporting statement: "...the rate of autoimmune
or cardiovascular diseases generated through this survey cannot be
generalized to the population surrounding Hanford or any other
population."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
2,300
0
0
1,025
0
0
0
0
0
The primary objective of this study is
to collect data on the rates of autoimmune and cardiovascular
disease among a population exposed to radioactive materials, namely
Iodine-131, during 1945-1951 and a less exposed reference
population exposed during the same time period. The study will not
compensate for exposure, provide medical care, or provide treatment
for any conditions identified.
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.