THIS REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE IS APPROVED PROVIDING THE INSTUCTIONS IN TH APPLICATION
ARE CHANGED TO REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF AN ORIGINAL AND T COPIES
AS REQUIRED BY 5 CFR 1320.6[c]. THE SCOPE OF REVIEWS AND THE
NUMBER, TYPE, AND LOCATION OF REVIEWERS ARE DETERMINED BY AGENCY
OFFICIALS. IN MAKING THESE DECISIONS, THESE OFFICIALS SHOULD
RECOGNIZ THE CONSTRAINTS INTENTIONALLY IMPOSED BY SECTION
1320.6[c]. IT WAS NO THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION NOR OF THE
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT ON WHICH IT IS BASED TO PERMIT FEDERAL
AGENCIES TO DEVELOP BURDENSOME MANAGEMEN PRACTICES AND REQUIREMENTS
AND THEN PASS THESE BURDENS ON TO THE PUBLI IF THE DEPARTMENT
CHOOSES TO UTILIZE NUMEROUS REVIEWERS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, IT IS
ALSO THE DEPARTMENTs RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSUME THE BURDENS
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROCESS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1988
01/31/1988
140
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0
3,440
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THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO EVALUATE
PROPOSED MCH/CCS RESEARCH PROJECTS. IT WILL BE USED BY REVIEWERS
INCLUDING BHCDA STAFF, OUTSIDE READERS, AND A REVIEW COMMITTEE OF
NONGOVERNMENTAL EXPERTS. APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES
AND ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN MCH OR CCS RESEARCH.
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.