Formative Research, Pretesting, and Customer Satisfaction of NCI's Communication and Education Resources (NCI)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
SSB - Formative Testing Generic 0046.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-02-27	Repair queued
SSA - OD Formative Testing Generic 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-02-27	Available
30day FRN 0925-0046.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-27	Repair queued
0925 0046 Mini SSA exp. 2.2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-27	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0046	ICR Reference No: 202602-0925-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-0925-008
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No: 19122
Title: Formative Research, Pretesting, and Customer Satisfaction of NCI's Communication and Education Resources (NCI)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/27/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	54,000	54,000
Time Burden (Hours)	40,500	40,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This revision request explores testing messages, forms, applications and materials to assess their potential effectiveness in reaching and communicating with their intended audience while they are still in the developmental stage. The formative research, pilot testing and pretesting process must ensure the relevance, utility, and appropriateness of the many mediums used for forms/applications, educational programs and products that the agency produces. Customer satisfaction studies help identify modifications necessary to meet the needs of various target audiences. Approval is requested for the conduct of multiple studies annually using such methods as interviews, focus groups, and various types of surveys, forms or applications. The content, timing, and respondents included in each sub-study will vary depending on the nature of the message/material/program being assessed, the methodology selected, and the target audiences.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 285a-2 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:
	90 FR 50340	12/15/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 9876	02/27/2026
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	54,000	54,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	40,500	40,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,285

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 02/27/2026

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