NISMART-4 will include three pilot studies and one national data collection. The three pilot studies will test methodologies for collecting information
from law enforcement agencies on child victims of stranger abductions, parental abductions, and other types of missing children, respectively. The
national study will collect data to estimate the number and characteristics of children abducted by strangers.
US Code:
34 USC 11293
Name of Law: Crime Control and Law Enforcement
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.