We will try to
review each request within one month, provided you give us a head
up in advance of submission. Make sure that each application
includes: 1) a description of the purpose of the formative research
project, including how it relates to the larger study; 2) a
description of the method and why it is appropriate; and 3) a
discussion of criteria for evaluating the results of the
project.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
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The National Children's Study is a
multi-center longitudinal study that will enroll a nationally
representative sample of approximately 100,000 children born in the
U.S. This is a request for programmatic clearance of formative
research to help develop instruments, materials, and procedures for
the NCS. These activities will be conducted to improve the
efficiency of data collection and to decrease participant burden
throughout the course of the Study.
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.