OMB approves
this evaluation as amended by the additional comments from the
affected public and described in the fax of January 28, 1997.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
01/31/1997
2,358
0
2,358
1,145
0
1,210
0
0
0
The evaluation of the performance of
the system of protections for human subjects of research will
update information on outcome, output, process, and resources to
develop comprehensive and systematic data on effectiveness of
protections and possible recommendations for improvement by means
of survey, interview, and review of records and data of awardee
institutions.
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.