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OMB Control No:
0920-0314
ICR Reference No:
202307-0920-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202211-0920-003
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CDC
Agency Tracking No:
0920-0314
Title:
[NCHS] National Survey of Family Growth
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/29/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/28/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Approved consistent with agreement that NCHS may submit requests to conduct further methodological experiments in order to retain acceptable response rates, minimize nonresponse bias, and reduce overall respondent burden, as outlined in Part B, Section 4, through the non-substantive change mechanism.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2024
Responses
20,400
0
21,050
Time Burden (Hours)
6,584
0
6,122
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) collects and disseminate “statistics on family formation, growth, and dissolution.” The NSFG supplements and complements the data from birth and fetal death certificates by monitoring factors (such as sexual activity, contraception, marriage and cohabitation, and infertility) that affect birth and pregnancy rates. The NSFG provides nationally representative data on factors related to fertility, family formation, and reproductive health for NCHS and its cosponsors within DHHS. Throughout its history, NSFG has been administered in person, in English and Spanish, with a self-administered portion added in more recent survey periods. Under the plan laid out in this clearance request, NSFG builds on its past survey design and procedures and incorporates online administration into a multi-phase, multi-mode design. This design calls for about 5,000 people aged 15-49 to be interviewed each year, however higher yields are sought in Year 3 and beyond to compensate for the underproduction seen in the first 2 years of data collection due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated labor market challenges.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act 242k
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 20887
04/07/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 56826
08/21/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Female Questionnaire
0920-0314
NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH, YEAR 3 (2024) FEMALE QUESTIONNAIRE in CAPI-LITE FORMAT
Household Screener Instrument
0920-0314
NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH, YEAR 3 (2024) HOUSEHOLD SCREENER INSTRUMENT in CAPI-LITE FORMAT
Interviews Observation Form (Screener Verification)
0920-0314
INTERVIEW OBSERVATION FORM
Main Interview Verification
Male Questionnaire
0920-0314
NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH, YEAR 3 (2024) MALE QUESTIONNAIRE in CAPI-LITE FORMAT
Phase 4 Nonresponse Follow-up Questions
n/a
Draft Phase 4 Nonresponse Followup Mailed Questionnaires
Respondent Debriefing Questions about Calendar
n/a
Life History Calendar Debriefing in Capilite Format (year 1 - 2022)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
20,400
21,050
0
-275
-375
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,584
6,122
0
493
-31
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Forms
Short Statement:
NCHS is requesting 6,584 total burden hours, an increase of 462 hours from the previously (in 2021) approved estimate of 6,122 hours. In addition to the request to increase the main survey incentive from $40 to $60, this revision request proposes some modifications to the survey instruments to meet the needs of NSFG’s cosponsors, as well as to improve clarity, consistency, and usability in both survey modes. These questionnaire changes are highlighted in Attachments H-J and also summarized above in Section 2.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$6,571,728
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Thelma Sims 4046394771
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
08/28/2023
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