Performance measures were drafted to provide data useful to the program and to enable HRSA to aggregate program data required by Congress under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 (Public Law 103-62). The purpose of this data collection is to provide HRSA with information on how each grantee is improving access to quality health care services in rural communities. The respondents of this data collection request will be limited to Rural Network Allied Health Training Program grantees.
This is a new ICR, the increase is from 0 to 66. The burden hours have been rounded up from 65.5 by ROCIS. Supporting statement shows 65.5 total burden hours.
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.