The previous
terms of clearance stated that the agency must assess the
effectiveness of the redesigned information collection on the
program's ability to improve retention of NHSC scholars. CMS is
still inthe preliminary stages of evaluating this material Upon
resubmision, CMS MUST complete their evaluation of the program's
effectiveness, including information on outcomes, and focus on the
effectiveness and necessity of the personal questions. CMS must
also evaluate the potential redundancy of the interview questions.
The agency should also make an on-line application available upon
resubmission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2006
11/30/2006
11/30/2003
3,100
0
3,100
3,100
0
3,100
8,000
0
8,000
The National Health Service Corps
Scholarship Program offers scholarships to health professions
students in return for services in a Health Professional Shortage
Area. Information will be collected from applications 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.