THE SURVEY OF PENNHURST CLIENTS'
PARENTS IS BENCHMARK RESEARCH. THE CONTINUATION OF THE EFFORT WITH
A SHORTENED TELEPHONE FORM WILL GREATL INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF
THE CONCERNS OF PARENTS WITH MENTALLY RETARDED OFFSPRING UNDER
CUSTODIAL CARE. DATA USERS INCLUDE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PARENTS OF DISABLED PEOPLE, AND CONCERNED
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR STUDENTS.
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.