AS REQUIRED BY P.L. 95-622, THE SECRETARY OF HHS SHALL, ON BEHALF OF AFFECTED FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, PUBLISH THE FINAL COMMON RULE REQUIRING APPLICANT AND AWARDEE INSTITUTIONS RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDS TO INITIATE PROCEDURES TO REPORT, DISCLOSE, AND KEEP REQUIRED RECORDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS OF RESEARCH. THE FEDERAL POLICY WAS PROMULGATED ON JUNE 18, 1991, 56 FR 28002.
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.