Generic Clearance for Application Information for Fellowships, Internships, Training Programs, and Specialty Positions (NCI)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Early Investigator Advancement Program (EIAP) Applications (NCI) Form and Instruction	New
Form 1 Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program Fellowship Program Application (NCI) Form and Instruction	New
Form 1 Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC) Application (NCI) Form and Instruction	New
Attachment 5 - Privacy Act Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-31
pub 30day FRN2022-11506.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-31
Attachment 4 - Request for Reference Example.docx Supplementary Document	2022-05-31
Attachment 3 - Application Example.docx Supplementary Document	2022-05-31
Attachment 2 - Current Sub Studies (1).docx Supplementary Document	2022-05-31
Attachment 1- Mini SSA Request Template 2.23.2022.docx Supplementary Document	2022-05-31
SSA Generic Application 0925-0761 - 5.24.2022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-05-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
254729	Early Investigator Advancement Program (EIAP) Applications (NCI) Form and Instruction	New
254707	Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program Fellowship Program Application (NCI) Form and Instruction	New
254649	Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC) Application (NCI) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0761	ICR Reference No: 202205-0925-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202004-0925-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance for Application Information for Fellowships, Internships, Training Programs, and Specialty Positions (NCI)
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: 05/31/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2022
Responses	36,000	45,000
Time Burden (Hours)	22,500	72,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	459,330	459,330

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Abstract: This is a request for OMB to approve this information collection request for an extension of three years. The request “Generic Clearance for Application Information for Fellowships, Internships, Training Programs, and Specialty Positions” supports the science and research in a multidisciplinary environment at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the National Institutes of Health. Applicants may possess a variety of degrees including, but not limited to, high school, post-baccalaureate, graduate, postdoctoral, Registered Nurse, and Doctor of Medicine (MD). Potential applicants may apply for cancer-related positions by submitting applications, resumes, curriculum vitae (CV), reference letters, letters of intent and interest, and other related documentation directly to the Divisions, Offices, and Centers. The information is for internal use to make decisions about candidates invited to visit and attend NCI fellowships, internships, training opportunities, and apply for specialized staff and faculty positions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC sect 285 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:
	87 FR 15257	03/17/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 32430	05/31/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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	36,000	45,000	0	-9,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	22,500	72,000	0	-49,500	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	459,330	459,330	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: total time burden hours were inadvertently listed as "total number of Responses (i.e., 45000) and the total number of Responses (i.e., 72000) was listed as total time burden when submitted three years ago. Therefore the time burden is being decreased by 7500

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $61,750

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: 05/31/2022

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