The intended use of data collected is to inform the planning, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of CDC Fellowship Programs. Data collection methods include focus groups, interviews, and surveys, using both purposive and probabilistic samples. Respondent populations include potential applicants, fellows, alumni, supervisors, mentors, and employers of alumni. Data will be analyzed relative to the data collection methods and purpose. The Change Request contains minor changes and adheres to recent executive orders.
US Code:
42 USC 241
Name of Law: U.S. Public Health Service Act
Decrease in Burden Hours is due to a reduction in expected number of GenIC submissions annually based on usage rates over the most recent approval period.
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;
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