A violent death is defined as a death due to suicide, homicide, an event of undetermined intent, legal intervention or unintentional firearm injury. The purpose of the National Violent Death Reporting System is to generate public health surveillance information at the national, state, and local levels that is detailed, useful, and timely.
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: General Powers and Duties of Public Health
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.