UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF
STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS (ASTHO) DATA ARE PRODUCED AS
REQUIRED BY STATUTES AND THE INTENT OF CONGRESS IN SECTION 314(D)
OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. MONITORING AND PLANNING DATA ARE
COLLECTED FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND CRIPLLED CHILDREN'S
SERVICES, TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
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.