CHERNOBYL CLEANUP WORKERS FROM THE
BALTIC COUNTRIES WHO WERE IRRADIATE DURING THE CLEANUP OPERATION
WILL BE ASKED TO RESPOND TO A MAIL QUESTIONNAIRE THAT ASSESSES
INFORMATION ABOUT CANCER AND ITS RISK FACTORS, IN ORDER TO ESTIMATE
RADIATION RISKS. QUESTIONS ON RADIATION WORK HISTORIES WILL ALSO BE
ASKED TO ASSIST IN DOSE RECONSTRUCTION.
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.