THE SERVICES RESEARCH OUTCOMES STUDY
EMPLOYS THE NATIONAL DSRS CLIENT SAMPLE TO GATHER INFORMATION
REQUIRED IN THE FORMULATION OF NATIONAL DRUG POLICY. A SAMPLE OF
3,000 TREATMENT CLIENTS WILL BE FOLLOWED UP THROUGH RECORDS AND
PERSONAL INTERVIEW TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON DRUG USE, CRIMINAL
ACTIVITY, AND TREATMENT UTILIZATION PATTERNS.
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.