This collection is approved on the condition that CDC provide OMB a briefing within the next month on CDC's efforts to integrate its infectious disease surveillance systems and how this collection ties in to those efforts.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2001
07/31/2001
89,229
0
0
27,110
0
0
0
0
0
The CDC, working with State health departments, propose, coordinate, and evaluate nationwide surveillance systems. State epidemiologists are responsible for the collection, interpretations, and transmission of medical/epidemiological information to CDC. The purpose for reporting communicable diseases is to determine the prevalence of diseases dangerous to public health, provide the basis for planning and evaluating effective programs for prevention and control of infectious diseases, and study present and emerging disease problems. CDC coordination of nationwide reporting maintains uniformity....
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.