This information
collection request is approved consistent with HHS's memos of
1/23/02, 2/7/02 & 2/12/02. HHS will conduct an experiment on
the effect of incentives on response rates as was agreed upon in
2/12 memo. HHS will also examine response rate variations due to
field follow-up process. HHS will report back to OMB the results of
their incentive experiment and examination of field follow up
procedures. Also, OMB notes that HHS engaged in significant data
collection efforts during State site visits without first obtaining
OMB approval, in violation of the PRA. This violation will be
recorded in OMB's annual Information Collection Budget.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2005
02/28/2005
21,600
0
0
12,744
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection, part of
the Congressionally mandated Evaluation of the SCHIP program, will
collect data about children currently and previously covered by the
program by conducting surveys in 10 States. A supplemental survey
about Medicaid children will be conducted in two states.
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.