This extension collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agencyâs programs. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management.
EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
This is a request for an extension without change for 0925-0668 â Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (NIAID). There are no changes to the purpose/scope of this submission from the previously approved submission. During the last 3 years, NIAID utilized 4,475 burden hours. However, NIAID has continued to increase awareness of the customer service generic through presentations at multiple Institute-wide forums and utilization of the InsideNIAID electronic newsletter. Based on the interest generated and anticipated requests we expect using 7,200 burden hours at the end of the 3 years.
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.