Consistent with
CDC memo submitted to OMB clarifying requested burden hours this
request is approved per the following terms of clearance: 1. Items
approved under this generic clearance, will be used for qualitative
research only and are not, intended to generate quantitative or
statistically, generalizable data. 2. CDC shall submit memos for,
individual studies including statement of need, intended use, of
information, description of respondents, information, collection
procedures, incentive justification,, justification for proposed
collection methodology, estimated, burden for the requested
collection and total number of, hours previously approved under the
generic during this, period of clearance, participant screener and
survey, instrument. 3. CDC shall compile an annual report on this,
generic clearance tracking the number and purpose of, collections
approved, the number of burden hours used in, total and per
package, and the mechanisms for each, collection e.g. web panel,
focus group, etc. 4. OMB will, respond with clearance or questions
within 15 working days., 5. Approval must be obtained from OMB
prior to the fielding of any items under this generic
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2008
06/30/2008
06/30/2005
6,400
0
7,018
2,500
0
3,185
0
0
0
This request for OMB Review is one for
ongoing expedited review of items to be used in health message
testing under emergency and time-sensitive situations.
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.