This information
collection is approved for use until June 30, 1992. NIH agress to
modify Question 2 at Topic D (Added Comments) of the PI's survey to
encourage comments on NIH or PHS policies which discourage
potential grantees from applying and/or whether there are any
problems with, or resulting from, current policies and procedures.
NIH should submit the revised section to OMB as soon as
possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1992
06/30/1992
6,926
0
0
1,975
0
0
0
0
0
IT IS GENERALLY ACCEPTED THAT THE
CAPABILITIES OF EXPENSIVE STATE OF THE ART BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE LARGEST THEM ON THE CONDITION THAT
THEY BE SHARED. THIS STUDY WILL EXAMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH SUCH
INSTRUMENTS ARE SHARED - AND HOW FULLY THEY ARE UTILIZED, BY WHOM,
AND FOR WHAT.
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.