Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: approved per CDC
memo submitted to OMB 06/29/05 however, as soon as possible but no
later than COB July 22 CDC shall submit revised versions of the
collection instrument to OMB which shall minimize respondent
burden.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
04/30/2006
04/30/2006
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The current United States guidelines
for animal rabies prevention and control recommend that bats be
excluded from houses and adjacent structures to prevent direct
association with humans. The objectives of this study are to 1)
Assess the ecology of co-habitation of bats and humans in
residences, including knowledge and attitudes toward roosts,
attempts to exterminate bats, and frequency of bat contact with
persons; 2) Generate hypotheses regarding the public health
implications of cohabitation of bats and humans.
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.