NIH must submit each project/IC to OMB for approval under the PRA prior to implementation. Submissions for each project (IC) must include all relevant information usually submitted as part of Supporting Statements Parts A and B, although an IRB protocol or contractor work plan, accompanied by a cover letter, may be submitted instead of Parts A and B, provided the substitute documents include all necessary information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2015
06/30/2015
06/30/2015
11,500
0
135,000
19,500
0
162,000
0
0
0
This information collection involves the collection of neurodevelopmental and psychosocial measures gathered via physical examinations, designed experimental tasks, surveys, focus groups, and/or cognitive interviews to assess physical, emotional, and neurological development, psychosocial growth and adaptation, and behavioral changes in both children and adults. This Neuropsychosocial Generic Clearance will allow the NCS to develop best-practice protocols and by answering several questions surrounding child development.
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.