The purpose of these forms is to
continue to collect surveillance data on antimicrobial resistance
in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These data are used by public health
officials at the national, state, and local level to determine
appropriate therapy for gonorrhea. In addition, the data are used
to monitor trends N. gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance and
certain epidemiologic aspects of gonorrhea.
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There is no change in burden
for 20 sentinel sites that will continue to conduct core
surveillance. There is an increase in burden for 10 sentinel sites
that will begin collecting additional data and specimens for
enhanced surveillance. Enhanced surveillance will increase the
number of isolates submitted for antimicrobial resistance testing.
Measures have been taken to decrease the burden per response, but
there is a net increase in burden. There is a decrease in burden
associated with control strain susceptibility testing.
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.