Approved
consistent with changes in memo dated 5/20/02, including the
following: (1) Addition of different categories of "Hispanic" (2)
Deletion of "best race" question (3) Various corrections to
language/questions. In addition, in any report regarding this data
collection, HHS shall discuss the limitations of the
non-probability sampling method used and clearly state that the
data should not be generalized to HCH clients or sites nationally.
It should be noted that the selection of sites depended on the
presence of "highly motivated clinicians" at the selected sites,
which likely introduced some additional bias in site selection. HHS
has also agreed to add a confidentiality statement in the interview
process, per the memo dated 5/23/02. If the response rate falls
below 80%, HHS will immediately contact OMB to determine additional
methods of boosting response rates or next steps in data collection
process/reporting of data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
400
0
0
400
0
0
0
0
0
The survey is designed to study
homeless adults being served by grantees specifically looking at
the issues surrounding Hepatitis B and C. This will further hope to
improve access care for the homeless individuals and
families.
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.