This request is
approved for use with a smaller sample size than that originally
requested. A final determination as to the exact sample size will
be made after further discussions between OMB and the agency. At
that time, the burden associated with this collection may be
adjusted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
17,000
0
0
3,242
0
0
0
0
0
Centers funded under the National AIDS
Education and Training Centers (AETC) Program are required to
assess training needs of their audiences every 3 years. A standard
educational needs assessment protocol has been developed for this
purpose. Health care providers in seven disciplines will be
surveyed every 3 years to produce State-level information on
training needs.
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.