Approved for use
through 4/2005 under the conditions that NCHS: 1) provides a
summary of the June 2003 blaise pretest results; 2)annually
provides OMB a summary of the variable MLTRAC results. In
particular, NCHS provides frequencies that show the race
combinations reported in Variable RACE by the response reported for
MLTRAC; and 3) no later than 9/2003, briefs OMB on the NHIS
dissemination schedule and accompanying analytic guidances.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
04/30/2004
87,550
0
39,000
39,870
0
48,600
0
0
0
The National Health Interview Survey
(NHIS) is a multipurpose survey conducted to comply with the
National Center for Health Statistics' (NCHS) mandate under 42 USC
242K to secure statistical information on the amount, distribution,
and effects of illness and disability in the US and the service
rendered for or because of such conditions.
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.