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.