New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
07/21/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
28,499
0
6,125
0
0
0
The main goals of the Injection Drug Use (IDU) surveillance project are to assess the following among 6-30 syringe service programs (SSPs) in the US: 1) the risk behaviors, injection risk networks, receipt of prevention services, and barriers to prevention and care among persons who inject drugs (PWID) and their drug-using (i.e. either injecting or non-injecting) peers; and 2) the prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV infections) among PWID and their drug-using peers.
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.