This ICR is
approved, but only as a one-time collection that refines the
methodology in assessing the association between birth defects and
air pollution. OMB notes that, given the preliminary nature of the
research activity, the results are not likely to be generalizable
to the national population.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2006
09/30/2006
1,000
0
0
167
0
0
0
0
0
The computer-assisted telephone
questionnaire contains a maxi- mum of 28 questions categorized into
6 sections: Residential History, Work History, Time Spent Outside
the Home (Weekdays), Time Spent Outside the Home (Weekends),
Multivitamin Use, and Cigarette Smoking. Study participants are the
mothers of babies born with and without birth defects in 1999 in
seven Texas counties.
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.