Several National Institutes of Health (NIH) data repositories require applicants to complete a data access request form, generally consisting of an abbreviated Standard Form 424 and a data use certification. The use of this previously OMB-approved information collection form was an expedient measure to jumpstart the use of these databases. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently received OMB-approval for use of the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR) Data Use Certification Form (Title: NDAR Data Access Request; OMB Control Number: 0925-0667; Expiration Date: 01/31/2016). NIMH is interested in renaming this form the "NIMH Data Access Request and Use Certification (DUC) Form" and using it to meet the unique data access needs of all NIMH data repositories. There are currently three data repositories/sets positioned to use the NIMH DUC form: NDAR, the NIH Pediatric MRI Data Repository (PedsMRI), and the NIMH Clinical Research Datasets (NCRD).
US Code:
42 USC 203
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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.