This information
collection, as amended by a Feb 19 memorandum, is approved for
three years subject to the following terms of clearance: 1. Should
the agency determine that additional questions should be deleted
from the interview prior to implementation, the agency shall submit
a corrected version of the information collection instrument for
the record and a burden correction worksheet, if applicable. 2.
Upon resubmission, the agency shall assess the effectiveness of the
redesigned information collection on the ability of the program to
improve retention of NHSC scholars. Specifically, the agency shall
assess the utility of questions about the applicant's personal life
in selecting recipients.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
04/30/1997
3,900
0
5,000
5,010
0
5,000
7,000
0
0
The National Health Service Corps
Scholarship Program offers scholarships to health professions
students in return for service in a health professional shortage
area. Information will be collected from applicants by means of an
application and interview to identify those most likely to fulfill
the objectives of the program.
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.