OMB approves the use of these forms with one exception. OMB does not approve the addition of a mandatory question on race/ethnic origin to the PHS 2271. NIH has not demonstrated that it has considered other alternatives for the reporting of this information. Therefore, NIH cannot conclude that the addition of this question in this manner is the only feasible approach for collecting this data. OMB suggests that NIH explore other alternatives for collecting this information, namely asking institutions to report such information in the aggregate and/or making such a question optional, before concluding that it is necessary to add a mandatory race/ethnic question on a form completed by an individual and forwarded to NIH. In its next submission, NIH should carefully analyze what options are available and, where appopriate, include experiences with similar questions on other forms. **** Also, OMB understands that NIH is currently planning revisions to the forms for early 1991. As part of this review, NIH should address concerns shared by the public about the accuracy of the burden estimates associated with the forms. In addition, NIH should place all burden estimate statements at the beginning of its instructions and/or forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1991
03/31/1991
03/31/1991
94,068
0
92,891
730,779
0
701,682
0
0
0
PHS 398 AND PHS 2590 ARE USED TO APPLY FOR NEW, RENEWAL, NONCOMPETING CONTINUATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, INSTITUTIONAL NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS, AND RESEARCH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS. PHS 2271 IS USED TO ACTIVATE TRAINEES RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER A NRSA TRAINING GRANT. PHS 3734 IS USED WHEN RESEARCH PROJECT TRANSFERRING FROM ONE INSTITUTION TO ANOTHER. DHHS 568 TO REPORT
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.