THIS INFORMATION WILL ENABLE CDC TO
ESTABLISH METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND DEFINING PROBLEMS IN THE PCR
TESTING PROCESS AND WILL ASSIST CDC I DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO
MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN THESE ASPECTS OF PCR TESTING.
THE LABORATORY SURVEY WILL PROVIDE CDC WITH NECESSARY INFORMATION
ON LABORATORY CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDING THE TYPE OF SPECIMENS
COLLECTED AND THE TESTING METHODS EMPLOYED.
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.