USED IN SAFEGUARDING RIGHTS &
WELFARE OF SUBJECTS AT RISK IN ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED UNDER GRANTS
& CONTRACTS FROM DHHS IS PRIMARILY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
INSTITUTION WHICH RECEIVES OR IS ACCOUNTABLE TO DHHS FOR THE FUNDS
AWARDED FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITY. IT IS THE POLICY OF DHHS
THAT THE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD REVEIW AND APPROVE SUCH
ACTIVITY AND SUBMIT TO DHHS A CERTIFICATION OF SUCH REVEIW AND
APPROVAL
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.