RACE/ETHNICS
STANDARD CATEGORIES MUST BE USED WITHOUT EXCEPTION. THEREFORE, THIS
CLEARANCE REQUEST IS APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT IN QUESTION
25, "OTHER(SPECIFY)" MUST BE DELETED, AND WHITE, NOT OF HISPANIC
ORIGIN, MUST BE ADDED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1981
07/31/1981
3,000
0
0
12,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE DATA TO BE COLLECTED ARE NEEDED
FOR THE ANALYSIS OF BARRIERS TO MINORITIES IN PURSUING MEDICAL AND
DENTAL CAREERS. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP POLICIES DESIGNED
TO INCREASE MINORITY REPRESENTATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AND
THUS IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY TO MINORITY POPULATIONS.
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.