OMB is providing a conceptual clearance for this collection at this time based on this and the previous SLAITS submissions. Approval is granted on the following conditions: prior to pilot testing any instrument or new module, NCHS must provide a copy of the instrument along with a complete description as to the purposes of the new module and how it will be used to OMB for approval. A document addressing the information requested in section B of the supporting statement that addresses any information particular to the new module would satisfy this requirement. A "change worksheet" (form 83-C) should accompany this submission, in order to account for any burden changes associated with the pilot testing. OMB will review and respond to the submission in a timely manner, and, once it is approved, will amend the file accordingly. Prior to expansion of any module to a full-scale SLAITS study, NCHS will provide a document similar to the clearance request for the pilot study, that includes any pilot data and changes made to the module based on the pilot test. At that time, another 83-C form should also be submitted to account for the additional burden associated with the full-scale study. OMB will again review the package in a timely manner and will amend the file upon approval. Additionally, as per previous terms of clearance, NCHS shall provide annual updates of SLAITS including plans to introduce new instruments or modules or any other changes. NCHS has also agreed to submit the NIS (which is the frame for the SLAITS survey sample) on an informal basis to OMB for review. Since the collection is exempt from the PRA, it will not have to come in for formal clearance. OMB will review the NIS clearance package and submit comments to NCHS within 15 days.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
03/31/2002
381,671
0
215,384
150,606
0
89,743
0
0
0
The State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS) began three years ago, using an integrated, coordinated framework to maximize analytic potential, minimize cost, provide data for sub-national and national comparisons, and avoid unnecessary respondent burden. It is one of few population-based survey mechanisms within DHHS designed specifically to produce standardized and comparable data across states and over time on general health and health related topics. As an expansion of another major survey system, the National Immunization Survey (NIS), SLAITS has developed....
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.
State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS)