This ICR is approved consistent with response provided to public comment. Namely, HRSA is in the process of providing more advance notification of award and exploring legislative changes to make it possible to redistribute unused funds.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
150
0
0
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
HRSA provides funds to eligible institutions under the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty. The Annual Operating Report (AOR) is used to obtain NFLP loan activity information from institutions receiving funding for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating institutional performance, and for determining fiscal year 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.