OMB approves this information collection as amended by the correspondence of March 24, 1997. In particular, NIH will make the survey tool available from its Cancer Information Service's Home Page, allowing respondents to enter their data online into a comprehensive national database. NIH must work expeditiously on this project and submit a written status report on its progress to OMB by September 30, 1997.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2000
03/31/2000
17,135
0
0
2,862
0
0
0
0
0
The CIS provides the general public, cancer patients, families, health professionals, and others with the latest information on cancer. Essential to fulfilling its role as a referral source for cancer patients and their families is the identification, acquisition, and dissemination of information about hospitals, breast and cervical cancer screening clinics, and cancer pain management programs. This effort involves sending a survey tool or a verification instrument annually to 17,135 respondents.
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.