AN ANALYSIS IS PLANNED OF THE
ADOLESCENT ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL SYSTEM (AARS), A TREATMENT PLANNING
SYSTEM FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSERS AGED 12-19. THE STUDY WILL GATHER DATA
TO REFINE AND VALIDATE THE AARS AND ASSESS RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION. RESPONDENTS WILL BE
606 ADOLESCENTS AND 18 AGENCIES VOLUNTARILY ADOPTING THE
AARS.
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.