OMB control number
Subpart C Research Certification Form
OMB 0990-0473 ยท HHS/HHSDM.
OMB 0990-0473
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is requesting a three-year extension, without changes, for the currently approved collection for the OMB No. 0990-0473, HHS Subpart C Certification Form. The current form is approved through October 31, 2026. The purpose of the form is to provide a simplified, standardized procedure for institutions to electronically submit subpart C research certifications to OHRP in order to meet the regulatory requirements for including prisoners in non-exempt human subjects research that is conducted or supported by HHS. The form also simplifies the internal process used by OHRP to review and record such certifications, resulting in faster processing while reducing unnecessary and burdensome staff time. Respondents for this collection are institutions or organizations operating Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that have enrolled or are planning to enroll prisoners in human subjects research conducted or supported by HHS.
The latest form for Subpart C Research Certification Form expires 2029-11-30 and is listed under ICR 202609-0990-002.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form 0990-0473 HHS Subpart C Certification Form | Form |
| Supporting Statement_ Subpart C Certification Form_November 2026.pdf | Supporting Statement A |
| 45 CFR part 46, Subpart C Regulations_04.14.2020.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 42 U S C Section 289_04.14.2020.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Subpart C Research Certification Form |
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| Subpart C Research Certification Form |
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All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202609-0990-002 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2026-09-16 | ||
| 202303-0990-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2023-06-26 | Approved without change | |
| 202004-0990-004 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2020-04-21 | Approved without change |
OMB Details
Subpart C Research Certification Form
Federal Enterprise Architecture: Health - Health Care Services
| Form | Name | Electronic access | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 0990-0473 | HHS Subpart C Certification Form | oashsps.my.site.com/ohrpwebforms/s/prisoner-web-form | Form |
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