DAWN COLLECTS DATA ON DRUG-RELATED
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND DEATHS AS REPORTED FROM ABOUT 650 HOSPITALS
AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS NATIONWIDE. USED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
AGENCIES, THIS ONGOING STUDY SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY DRUG ABUSE
TRENDS, ASSESSES HEALTH HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE,
AND SCHEDULES SUBSTANCES UNDER THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
ACT.
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.