The purpose of this form is to obtain information needed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to assess whether the proposed research triggers consideration by the Chimpanzee Research Use Panel (CRUP) and the NIH Council of Councils (Council), and if so, whether the research satisfies the interim agency policy for research involving chimpanzees
The NIH plans to simplify the information collection by removing obsolete sections and update language to conform to the Federal Register and NIH Guide notices. Based on previous testing using the portion of the information collection instrument that is still applicable, the burden is reduced from 2 hours to 30 minutes.
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.