THE INITIAL SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA STUDY
IS CONCLUDED. AT THE SCIENCE PANEL'S RECOMMENDATION, THE STUDY IS
BEING EXTENDED FOR STS CASES DIAGNOSED THROUGH 1985 (MEMO
ATTACHED). THE PREVIOUSLY OMB APPROVED QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE USED
TO INTERVIEW AN ADDITIONAL 1,500 INDIVIDUAL FOR 1/2 HOUR EACH TO
FURTHER DETERMINE STS RISK FOR VETERANS.
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).
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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.