The proposed data collection is
necessary to evaluate the CIRB and determine whether it is meeting
its objectives. The purpose of the CIRB is to Streamline the
protocol activation process by conducting human subject protection
reviews that can be utilized by local IRB's Respondents will
include primary users of CIRB reviews including local IRB staff,
local investigators and Cooperative Group protocol development
staff.
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.