NCHS is granted
permission to use the MLTRAC variable which asks respondents who
report more than one race to select the race they most identify
with. NCHS should provide to OMB via an email transmission the
frequencies that show the various race combinations reported in
variable RACE by the response reported for MLTRAC. This can be
reported to OMB within three months of data dissemination to the
public.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2007
12/31/2007
04/30/2005
42,250
0
87,550
39,837
0
39,870
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 United States 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.