Approved for
three years, subject to the following: 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 for the record and
a burden correction worksheet, if applicable. 2. Since data is not
currently available, upon resubmission the agency shall assess the
effectiveness of the redesigned information collection on the
ability of the program to improve recention 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
11/30/2003
11/30/2003
07/31/2000
3,100
0
3,900
3,100
0
5,010
8,000
0
7,000
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.