Approved for use
through 4/94 under the following conditions: o ADAMHA deletes
Section 15 (Interviewer Observations). This section requires field
representatives to record subjective opinions regarding the
physical and mental condition of the respondents. OMB questions the
validity and practical utility of such data. o By July 31, 1991
ADAMHA submits to OMB a report fully explaining how information
collected in Sections 10-13 (Behavior I-III) will be analyzed,
controlling for existing personality characteristics and actions
unrelated to alcohol abuse.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1994
04/30/1994
13,600
0
0
8,871
0
0
0
0
0
NIAAA NEEDS INFORMATION ON THE
RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF MEASURES OF ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS AND
THEIR ASSOCIATED DISABILITIES. THIS TEST RETEST AND CLINICAL
REAPPRAISAL STUDY OF NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS WILL PROVIDE
PSYCHOMETRICALLY-SOUND MEASURES OF ALCOHOL US DISORDERS AND THEIR
ASSOCIATED DISABILITIES FOR USE IN FUTURE ETIOLOGI TREATMENT, AND
PREVENTION RESEARCH.
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.