This emergency ICR is approved as revised by HHS for 6 months and covers only the (a) letters of intent and (b) the application portion of the FOA. ONC shall promptly begin the process of submitting an ICR for the post-award reporting requirements so that emergency processing is not necessary and the public has a chance to comment on them before they are issued. ONC is reminded that all burden changes that stem from statute should be captured as such. Before this application is published, ONC should also clarify in the FOA and the application materials whether applicants are allowed to pick two focus areas or whether they are required to pick one (the FOA and application still imply that applicants must pick one). ONC should also clarify that the page limit for those who propose 2 focus areas is 50 pages rather than 40. While this clarification has been added to the supporting statement, this clarification does not seem to have been made to the instrument itself or the FOA. Consistent with approvals for prior ICRs, ONC also understands that any additional questions beyond those contained in SF-424 require separate approval. Finally, ONC is reminded that the FOA itself should be submitted as part of the ICR package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2010
05/31/2010
30
0
0
4,500
0
0
0
0
0
The data collection will be used by ONC to select up to up to four Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE) focused on areas where breakthrough improvements are needed to address well-documented problems that have impeded adoption of HIT, progress on the pathway towards achieving meaningful use and to enhance the transformational effects of HIT. Each center will implement a collaborative, inter-disciplinary program of research addressing a specific focus area.
The application will assist ONC in determining the ability of the applicant to successfully implement a research center of excellence. Information from the applications will also be used to develop cooperative agreements between ONC and the applicants who are selected to implement the program.
It is anticipated that up to 30 applicants will apply to participate in the program. Each applicant will be responsible for completing and submitting the application.
The Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is requesting emergency action for this clearance by the Office of Management and Budget no later than 12/15/09. ONC is requesting emergency processing procedures for this application because this information is needed immediately to assure that ARRA funds are used timely and effectively.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 3011
Name of Law: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 3001
Name of Law: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 3018
Name of Law: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 3001, 3011, 3018 Name of Law: ARRA
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.
Form 1 Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE)
SHARP FOA_OMB comments v22-interim.doc
Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE)