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.