OMB approves this collection for a period of three years. To request approval of information collections under this generic approval, the agency must do the following: 1) Unless an agency is using multiple modes of collection (e.g., paper forms and electronic submissions), provide a Generic Clearance Submission Template for each Instrument; 2) If the agency is using multiple modes of collection (e.g., paper forms and electronic submissions), the same Generic Clearance Submission Template may be used for both instruments; 3) each Generic Clearance Submission Template must be uploaded as a Supplementary document using a naming convention that allows the public to identify the associated instrument; 4) submit no more than five Generic Submission Templates with each request
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2019
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2016
14,175
0
28,000
7,530
0
48,300
0
0
0
This collection of information is necessary to enable NIAID to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency's programs.
EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
This is a request for an extension without change for 0925-0668 â Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (NIAID). There are no changes to the purpose/scope of this submission from the previously approved submission. The annual burden hours have been decreased from 48,000 to more accurately reflect anticipated usage. During the first 3 years, NIAID utilized 2,500 burden hours. In an effort to improve usage of the renewal, NIAID has increased awareness of the customer service generic through presentations at multiple Institute-wide forums and utilization of the InsideNIAID electronic newsletter. Based on the interest generated we anticipate using closer to 7530 burden hours at the end of the 3 years.
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.
U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program (USJCMSP) – 21st International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) in the Pacific Rim (NIAID)