As required by law (FCSRCA), CDC collects information needed to calculate the annual pregnancy success rate of each clinic that provides assisted reproductive technology (ART) services. Information collection will continue with changes that reflect changes in medical practice and improve data quality.
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
PL:
Pub.L. 102 - 493 2 (a)
Name of Law: Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act
Estimated burden will increase to anticipated increases in the number of respondents, the number of responses per respondent, and the burden per response. There is also a one-time allocation associated with training and deployment of updated reporting requirements.
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.