The goal of the study is to collect
information from and about organizations that provide services
related to HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs and TB at the local,
state and national level. The intended use of the resulting data is
to support a resource for referrals, to facilitate partnerships and
coordination among programs dealing with HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis,
STDs and TB. The methods used to collect the information include
online, telephone and email survey questionnaires to collect
information from representatives of the organizations that provide
covered services. This data collection uses no inferential
statistical methods. The data collected is in textual or anecdotal
format and will be used for information. This revision contains
minor changes to the format of the survey and a significant
decrease in the number of burden hours requested.
Even though there was an
increase in the number of responses, the burden decreased due to
reduction of free text entries and uniting two sections into one
along with other minor changes.
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.