The State and Local Area Integrated
Telephone Survey (SLAITS) began three years ago, using an
integrated, coordinated framework to maximize analytic potential,
minimize cost, provide data for sub-national and national
comparisons, and avoid unnecessary respondent burden. It is one of
few population-based survey mechanisms within DHHS designed
specifically to produce standardized and comparable data across
states and over time on general health and health related topics.
As an expansion of another major survey system, the National
Immunization Survey (NIS), SLAITS has developed....
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.