OMB approves
this package contingent upon NIH following through with the changes
outlined in their correspondences of June 11, 16, 19, and 20, 1996.
In particular, NIH agrees that this is meant to be a preliminary
effort, utilizing validated and sensitive tests of neurobehavioral
function, to study seasonal farmworkers in Florida. The findings
will not be generalizable to the national population.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1999
06/30/1999
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This is a cross-section study of 125
farmworkers exposed to pesticides and 125 unexposed control
subjects with other jobs matched for age, sex, and ethnicity. There
are few studies which document an association of subclinical
neurological effects with chronic exposure.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.