Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Evaluation of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty International Center, 19723-19724 [2013-07555]

Download as PDF 19723 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 63 / Tuesday, April 2, 2013 / Notices the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (f) ways to minimize the public burden through the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Send Comments and Requests for Further Information: For the proposed collection or requests to obtain a copy of the data collection instrument(s) and instructions to: Paul R. Fowler D.O., J.D., Risk Management Officer, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 331, Rockville, MD 20852, call non-toll free (301) 443–6372, send via facsimile to (301) 594–6213, or send your email requests, comments, and return address to: paul.fowler@ihs.gov. Comment Due Date: Your comments regarding this information collection is best assured of having full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. Dated: March 26, 2013. Yvette Roubideaux, Director, Indian Health Service. [FR Doc. 2013–07596 Filed 4–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–16–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Evaluation of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty International Center In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the John E. Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), will publish periodic summaries of proposed SUMMARY: International Center (FIC), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Need and Use of Information Collection: This study seeks to evaluate the management, effectiveness, and outcomes of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World extramural research program administered by the John E. Fogarty International Center of the NIH. The purpose of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program is to develop collaborative research and capacity building projects on brain disorders throughout life relevant to low- and middle-income countries. Awardees are expected to develop innovative projects that contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research capacity in nervous system function and impairment throughout life. Between FY 2003 and 2012, a total of 132 awards were made under the Brain Disorders program, and the total investment by Fogarty and its partners at NIH has been approximately $75 million. The findings of this evaluation study will provide valuable information concerning: (1) Whether and how the program has met its goal of supporting research and research capacity-building on brain disorders in low- and middle-income countries; (2) the extent to which the program as implemented functions efficiently and effectively; (3) the extent to which the program is consistent with the strategic priorities of Fogarty and its partners at NIH; (4) opportunities to improve upon the current implementation of the program if NIH chooses to continue supporting it; and (5) models, best practices, and lessons learned that may be applicable to other NIH programs, now and in the future. OMB approval is requested for 1 year. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 151. projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, or request more information on the proposed project, contact: Dr. Rachel Sturke, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, 16 Center Drive, Building 16, Room 202, Bethesda, MD 20892, or call non-toll-free number 301– 496–1491, or Email your request, including your address to: sturkerachel@mail.nih.gov. Formal requests for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing. Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. Proposed Collection: Evaluation of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty International Center, 0925–New, Fogarty ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Awardee Interviews (LMIC) .............................................. Awardee Interviews (US) .................................................. Trainee Interviews ............................................................. Awardee Survey (LMIC) ................................................... Awardee Survey (US) ....................................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:35 Apr 01, 2013 Jkt 229001 Number of respondents Type of respondent Form name PO 00000 Researchers Researchers Researchers Researchers Researchers Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent 30 30 15 115 114 1 1 1 1 1 ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 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Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse. Date: May 7–8, 2013. Closed: May 7, 2013, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Conference Rooms C & D, Rockville, MD 20852. Open: May 8, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Agenda: This portion of the meeting will be open to the public for announcements and reports of administrative, legislative and program developments in the drug abuse field. Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Conference Rooms C & D, Rockville, MD 20852. Contact Person: Mark Swieter, Ph.D., Acting Director, Office of Extramural Affairs, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, Room 4243, MSC 9550, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892– 9550, (301) 435–1389, ms80x@nih.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:35 Apr 01, 2013 Jkt 229001 Any member of the public interested in presenting oral comments to the committee may notify the Contact Person listed on this notice at least 10 days in advance of the meeting. Interested individuals and representatives of organizations may submit a letter of intent, a brief description of the organization represented, and a short description of the oral presentation. Only one representative of an organization may be allowed to present oral comments and if accepted by the committee, presentations may be limited to five minutes. Both printed and electronic copies are requested for the record. In addition, any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding their statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Information is also available on the Institute’s/Center’s home page: www.drugabuse.gov/NACDA/ NACDAHome.html, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos.: 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2013. Michelle Trout, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–07564 Filed 4–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Jonathan K Ivins, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4040A, MSC 7806, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594– 1245, ivinsj@csr.nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel; Member Conflict: AIDS and Related Research. Date: April 12, 2013. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Mary Clare Walker, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5208, MSC 7852, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 1165, walkermc@csr.nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 27, 2013. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–07566 Filed 4–1–13; 8:45 am] National Institutes of Health BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. 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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07555]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health

Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Evaluation of the
Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty
International Center

SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment
on proposed data collection projects, the John E. Fogarty International
Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected
agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1)
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including the
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing,
or request more information on the proposed project, contact: Dr.
Rachel Sturke, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of
Health, 16 Center Drive, Building 16, Room 202, Bethesda, MD 20892, or
call non-toll-free number 301-496-1491, or Email your request,
including your address to: sturkerachel@mail.nih.gov. Formal requests
for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing.
Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection
are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days
of the date of this publication.
Proposed Collection: Evaluation of the Brain Disorders in the
Developing World Program of the John E. Fogarty International Center,
0925-New, Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Institutes of
Health (NIH).
Need and Use of Information Collection: This study seeks to
evaluate the management, effectiveness, and outcomes of the Brain
Disorders in the Developing World extramural research program
administered by the John E. Fogarty International Center of the NIH.
The purpose of the Brain Disorders in the Developing World Program is
to develop collaborative research and capacity building projects on
brain disorders throughout life relevant to low- and middle-income
countries. Awardees are expected to develop innovative projects that
contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research
capacity in nervous system function and impairment throughout life.
Between FY 2003 and 2012, a total of 132 awards were made under the
Brain Disorders program, and the total investment by Fogarty and its
partners at NIH has been approximately $75 million. The findings of
this evaluation study will provide valuable information concerning: (1)
Whether and how the program has met its goal of supporting research and
research capacity-building on brain disorders in low- and middle-income
countries; (2) the extent to which the program as implemented functions
efficiently and effectively; (3) the extent to which the program is
consistent with the strategic priorities of Fogarty and its partners at
NIH; (4) opportunities to improve upon the current implementation of
the program if NIH chooses to continue supporting it; and (5) models,
best practices, and lessons learned that may be applicable to other NIH
programs, now and in the future.
OMB approval is requested for 1 year. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized
burden hours are 151.

Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total annual
Form name Type of respondent respondents responses per response (in burden hour
respondent hours)
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Awardee Interviews (LMIC)...................... Researchers............................ 30 1 1 30
Awardee Interviews (US)........................ Researchers............................ 30 1 1 30
Trainee Interviews............................. Researchers............................ 15 1 1 15
Awardee Survey (LMIC).......................... Researchers............................ 115 1 20/60 38
Awardee Survey (US)............................ Researchers............................ 114 1 20/60 38
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Dated: March 18, 2013.
Dexter Collins,
Executive Officer, John E. Fogarty International Center, National
Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2013-07555 Filed 4-1-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P

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