Consistent with CDC memo submitted to OMB clarifying requested burden hours this request is approved per the following terms of clearance: 1. Items approved under this generic clearance, will be used for qualitative research only and are not, intended to generate quantitative or statistically, generalizable data. 2. CDC shall submit memos for, individual studies including statement of need, intended use, of information, description of respondents, information, collection procedures, incentive justification,, justification for proposed collection methodology, estimated, burden for the requested collection and total number of, hours previously approved under the generic during this, period of clearance, participant screener and survey, instrument. 3. CDC shall compile an annual report on this, generic clearance tracking the number and purpose of, collections approved, the number of burden hours used in, total and per package, and the mechanisms for each, collection e.g. web panel, focus group, etc. 4. OMB will, respond with clearance or questions within 15 working days., 5. Approval must be obtained from OMB prior to the fielding of any items under this generic clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2008
06/30/2008
06/30/2005
6,400
0
7,018
2,500
0
3,185
0
0
0
This request for OMB Review is one for ongoing expedited review of items to be used in health message testing under emergency and time-sensitive situations.
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.