Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request, 71102 [2014-28194]

Download as PDF 71102 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 230 / Monday, December 1, 2014 / Notices processing for financial institutions, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1). Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, November 25, 2014. Michael J. Lewandowski, Associate Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2014–28213 Filed 11–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier: HHS–0990–0263–60D] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request Office of the Secretary for Health, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR is for extending the use of the approved information collection assigned OMB control number 0990–0263, which expires on March 31, 2015. Prior to submitting that ICR to OMB, OS seeks comments from SUMMARY: the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR. DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before January 30, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to Information.CollectionClearance@ hhs.gov or by calling (202) 690–6162. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information Collection Clearance staff, Information.CollectionClearance@ hhs.gov or (202) 690–6162. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0990–0263 for reference. Information Collection Request Title: Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form—Extension OMB No. 0990–0263, Assistant Secretary for Health, Office for Human Research Protections. OMB No.: 0990–0263 Abstract: The Office for Human Research Protections is requesting a three year extension of the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/ Declaration of Exemption Form. That form is designed to promote uniformity among departments and agencies, and to help ensure common means of ascertaining institutional review board certifications and other reporting requirements relating to the protection of human subjects in research. The Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, known as the Common Rule, requires that before engaging in non-exempt human subjects research that is conducted or supported by a Common Rule department or agency, each institution must: (1) Hold an applicable assurance of compliance [Section 103(a)]; and (2) certify to the awarding department or agency that the application or proposal for research has been reviewed and approved by an IRB designated in the assurance [Sections 103(b) and (f)]. Need and Proposed Use of the Information: The information collected through the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form is the minimum necessary to satisfy the assurance and certification requirements of Section 491 (a) of the Public Health Service Act and HHS Regulations for the protection of human subjects at 45 CFR 46.103. Likely Respondents: Research institutions engaged in HHS-conducted or -supported research involving human subjects. Institutional use of the form is also relied upon by other federal departments and agencies that have codified or follow the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule). TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/ Declaration of Exemption ............................................................................. 12,000 2 30/60 12,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ 12,000 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Total .......................................................................................................... OS specifically requests comments on (1) the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Darius Taylor, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–28194 Filed 11–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–36–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Nov 28, 2014 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–15–15FR] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed information collection is PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-28194]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: HHS-0990-0263-60D]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Public Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary for Health, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary, Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS), announces plans to submit an 
Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR is for extending the use of the 
approved information collection assigned OMB control number 0990-0263, 
which expires on March 31, 2015. Prior to submitting that ICR to OMB, 
OS seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, 
or any other aspect of the ICR.

DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before January 30, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to 
Information.CollectionClearance@hhs.gov or by calling (202) 690-6162.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information Collection Clearance 
staff, Information.CollectionClearance@hhs.gov or (202) 690-6162.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting 
information, please include the document identifier 0990-0263 for 
reference.
    Information Collection Request Title: Protection of Human Subjects: 
Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption 
Form--Extension OMB No. 0990-0263, Assistant Secretary for Health, 
Office for Human Research Protections.
    OMB No.: 0990-0263
    Abstract: The Office for Human Research Protections is requesting a 
three year extension of the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance 
Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form. That 
form is designed to promote uniformity among departments and agencies, 
and to help ensure common means of ascertaining institutional review 
board certifications and other reporting requirements relating to the 
protection of human subjects in research. The Federal Policy for the 
Protection of Human Subjects, known as the Common Rule, requires that 
before engaging in non-exempt human subjects research that is conducted 
or supported by a Common Rule department or agency, each institution 
must: (1) Hold an applicable assurance of compliance [Section 103(a)]; 
and (2) certify to the awarding department or agency that the 
application or proposal for research has been reviewed and approved by 
an IRB designated in the assurance [Sections 103(b) and (f)].
    Need and Proposed Use of the Information: The information collected 
through the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB 
Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form is the minimum necessary to 
satisfy the assurance and certification requirements of Section 491 (a) 
of the Public Health Service Act and HHS Regulations for the protection 
of human subjects at 45 CFR 46.103.
    Likely Respondents: Research institutions engaged in HHS-conducted 
or -supported research involving human subjects. Institutional use of 
the form is also relied upon by other federal departments and agencies 
that have codified or follow the Federal Policy for the Protection of 
Human Subjects (Common Rule).

                                     Total Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                  Number of     Average  burden
                  Form name                      Number of      responses per    per  response     Total burden
                                                respondents       respondent       (in hours)         hours
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Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance               12,000                2            30/60           12,000
 Identification/IRB Certification/
 Declaration of Exemption...................
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    Total...................................  ...............  ...............  ...............          12,000
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    OS specifically requests comments on (1) the necessity and utility 
of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of 
the agency's functions, (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden, (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected, and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology to minimize the information 
collection burden.

Darius Taylor,
Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-28194 Filed 11-28-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-36-P
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