[NCHS] National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Rapid Surveys System (RSS)
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/12/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
84,080
84,080
28,079
28,079
0
0
The Rapid Surveys System is a series of surveys designed to support three major goals: 1) to provide CDC and other partners with time-sensitive data of known quality about emerging and priority health concerns, 2) to use these data collections to continue NCHSâ learning and evaluation of the quality of public health estimates generated from commercial online panels, and 3) to improve methods to appropriately communicate the fitness for use of public health estimates generated from commercial online panels. representativeness and accuracy. Each survey will be informed by consultation across CDC components and other partners.
This Non substantive Change Request seeks approval for Round 9 of the Rapid Survey System (RSS). Content includes: birth defect prevention and folic acid, awareness and attitudes about highly processed foods, and diet and nutrition behaviors including fast food consumption, the use of diet apps and food labels for making food choices, beverage consumption habits, and parent-reported diet behavior among children. 30-day FRN published 5/12/2026
US Code:
42 USC 242k
Name of Law: PHSA section 306: National Center for Health Statistics
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.
Rapid Survey System Round 9 Questionnaire
OMB0920-1408_RSS Round 9_Nonsubstantive Change Request 4.20.26_final.docx
30 Day FRN.pdf
OMB0920-1408_RSS Content with Sources 4.20.2026.xlsx
[NCHS] National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System