This collection
is approved on the condition that CDC add the OMB number to the top
right hand corner of the collection. In addition, CDC shall report
to OMB progress made in moving to an electronic system at the time
of the next clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
326
0
0
2,647
0
0
0
0
0
CDC surveillance programs are based on
the premise that diseases cannot be diagnosed, prevented, or
controlled until existing knowledge is expanded and new ideas
developed and implemented. Data on disease and preventable
conditions are collected in accordance with jointly approved plans
by CDC and the Council of State and Territorial Health
Epidemiologists. The diseases/ conditions included in this program
are: Influenza, respiratory/ enterivirus, encephalitis, rabies,
salmonella, campylobacter, shigella, foodborne diseases, and
water-borne diseases.
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.