Approved consistent with NIH memo forwarded to OMB on 09/15/04. NIH will collect only the last four digits of respondents social security numbers under this collection. NIH will include language to instruct respondents that submission of the last four digits of their social security numbers is voluntary. As soon as possible but no later than six weeks from the date of OMB approval NIH will submit revised copies of all relevant forms to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2007
09/30/2007
09/30/2004
122,000
0
114,417
1,032,439
0
1,377,948
500,000
0
480,000
PHS and 2590 are used to apply for research grants, Research Career Awards (RCA), Kirschstein-National Research Service Awards and SBIR/STTR Awards.
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.