This submission requests approval for
a small-scale (N=16,000 addresses) national pretest prior to
fielding the first year production NSCH. This pretest will be
planned and conducted to assess survey methodology, evaluate the
survey instrument, and test operational procedures and processes.
The pretest sample will consist of several panels to assess data
collection mode preferences (Mail or Web) of respondents and amount
of respondent incentives needed to gain participation in the
study.
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.