OMB has serious
concerns about the design and feasibility of this study for
possible implementation to a future National Children's Study.
Concerns include a relatively high pilot study cost in order to
assess feasibility of PBRN participation, testing without using the
proposed NCS instrument, a relatively high respondent burden and
incentive cost given the objectives of this pilot, and questionable
value of information relative to what is already known about the
most effective way to collect clinical data for a major
longitudinal study. OMB is approving a pilot as we recognize some
benefit to the research community in understanding the operational
possibilities of using PBRNs. Results of this pilot should be
briefed to OMB and approval should not be viewed as an endorsement
of a prospective methodology for the NCS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
1,836
0
0
6,011
0
0
0
0
0
The study will determine if primary
care practices are capable of collecting data similar to what will
be collected in the National Children's Study. Factors that
facilitate or impair data collection will be indentified.
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.