The National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) Biochemical Science Division announces its
intent to identify by short tandem repeat (STR) profiling up to
1500 human cell line samples as part of the Identification of Human
Cell Lines Project. All data and corresponding information will be
posted in a publically held database at the National Center For
Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
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.