THE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM WILL
BE TESTED USING 4500 BLACK ADOLESCENTS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO
HELP PREVENT SMOKING IN CHILDREN AND THEREFORE COULD PROVE USEFUL
TO THE NCI'S NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM WHI IS
DESIGNED TO HELP REDUCE MORTALITY FROM CANCER AND TO REDUCE TO
DISCREPANCY IN THE RATE OF CANCER BETWEEN THE WHITE AND THE BLACK
POPULATIONS.
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.