Approved
consistent with NIH memo submitted to OMB 09/30/04. NIH will
provide a report to OMB detailing the results of the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2005
02/28/2005
1,500
0
0
375
0
0
0
0
0
NIAID needs to determine the current
location, size, and operating status of existing BSL - 3 facilities
for strategic planning and identification of the most effective
number and location of new BSL - 3 laboratory construction
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.