This package is only being extended to complete the current cycle of data collection. NCHS is in the process of converting this ICR from a generic to a regular package. Since this change will require obtaining a new OMB number and discontinuing the existing number, all future submissions must reference 0920-0214 to facilitate tracking changes to the study (and burden) over time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2013
9 Months From Approved
11/30/2012
5,887
0
22,813
13,277
0
49,626
0
0
0
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a continuous nationally representative sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. population. The survey is unique in that it contains interview, laboratory and physical examination segments. The examination component is conducted in mobile examination centers that travel to fifteen survey locations each year. NHANES data have been the cornerstone for numerous national health and nutrition policy and surveillance activities. This request seeks approval for the 2011-2012 survey, which has an Asian oversample added to the survey design.
PL:
Pub.L. 101 - 445 103
Name of Law: The National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Reseach Act of 1990
US Code:
42 USC 242k
Name of Law: National Center for Health Statistics
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 170 301
Name of Law: The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
The request is for an extension to the currently approved data collection. The number of respondents and burden hours have been decreased due to the programs request to only collect one-quarter of the year's data. As per previous discussion with OMB a separate/new request will be submitted to support data collection beyond 2012-2013.
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.