Genetic Testing Registry (OD)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 1 Laboratory Personnel Not Using Bulk Submission Optional Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified	Missing upstream
Form 1 Laboratory Personnel Not Using Bulk Submission Minimal Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 1 Laboratory Personnel Using Bulk Submission Optional Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 1 Laboratory Personnel Using Bulk Submission Minimal Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
pub 30day FRN2021-25670.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-11-24	Repair queued
PRA Supporting Statement A GTR_final version.11.9.21.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-11-22	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
232002	Laboratory Personnel Not Using Bulk Submission Optional Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified
232001	Laboratory Personnel Not Using Bulk Submission Minimal Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified
232000	Laboratory Personnel Using Bulk Submission Optional Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified
231999	Laboratory Personnel Using Bulk Submission Minimal Fields	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0651	ICR Reference No: 202111-0925-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-0925-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Genetic Testing Registry (OD)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/29/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2021
Responses	6,432	18,850
Time Burden (Hours)	2,299	4,198
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 286 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 50140	11/07/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 67068	11/24/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Laboratory Personnel Not Using Bulk Submission Minimal Fields	1	GTR Information Collection screenshots
Laboratory Personnel Not Using Bulk Submission Optional Fields	1	GTR Information Collection screenshots
Laboratory Personnel Using Bulk Submission Minimal Fields	1	GTR Information Collection
Laboratory Personnel Using Bulk Submission Optional Fields	1	GTR Information collection screenshots

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	6,432	18,850	0	-12,418	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,299	4,198	0	-1,899	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: 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).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $570,150

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/29/2021

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