OMB approves
this study of chronic fatigue syndrome as amended by the
correspondences of January 22, 24, and 28. In particular, CDC
agreed to add a non-fatigued comparison group to the clinical
evaluation portion, delete duplicative questions between the
cross-sectional telephone surveys and the self- administered
questionnaires for clinical evaluation, and withdraw the
school-based survey of adolescents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
13,185
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0
2,314
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0
0
0
0
CDC has been involved in the study of
CFS since the mid-1980s. Each year since 1987, Congress has
provided CDC with funding and some direction for CFS surveillance,
outreach, and education. Between 1989 and 1993, CDC conducted the
first population-based surveillance of CFS in San Francisco. This
proposed study extends CDC's research by obtaining population-based
estimates in adults and adolescents and information on other
fatiguing illnesses.
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.