PHS SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE STANDARD OMB APPLICATION FORM WERE DEVELOPED TO EXTEND USE OF THE FORM TO ENCOMPASS NONGOVERNMENTAL APPLICANTS IN ADDITION TO GOVERNMENTAL APPLICANTS FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND TO AMPLIFY OR CLARIFY THE STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO MEET HEALTH PROGRAM NEEDS. APPROXIMATELY $1,137,000,000 OF PHS FUNDS WAS AWARDED IN FY 1979 ON THE BASIS OF THE STANDARD FORM AND SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS
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.