Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/29/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2021
6,432
18,850
2,299
4,198
0
0
The National Institutes of Health
(NIH) created the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR), a public database
that health care providers, researchers, and others can search for
information submitted voluntarily by genetic test providers. The
GTR aims to enhance access to information about the availability
and scientific basis of genetic tests, including newer types of
tests such as pharmacogenomic tests. NCBI is considered a suitable
developer of the GTR because of its experience in building
databases of genetic and medical information and its ability to
integrate the information with other data, greatly enhancing the
GTR's utility for medical professionals and researchers. The GTR is
also integrated with other relevant NIH databases to assist these
user groups. NIH is, therefore, a natural home for the GTR because
of its role in advancing public health through science and its
strong expertise in developing databases.
US Code:
42
USC 286 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
There are no program changes;
burden estimates were adjusted based on actual GTR registration
data over 9 years. Total annual burden hours have decreased to
2,299 from 4,178 in 2018 and from 5,536 in 2015. This is largely
due to a decrease in new test submissions and increased use of the
time-saving bulk submission (from 62% of submissions in 2015, and
83% of submissions in 2018 and 78% of submissions in 2021).
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.