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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
[Document Identifier: HHS–OS–0990–0390–
60D]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection; Public
Comment Request
Assistant Secretary of
Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice
AGENCY:
In compliance with section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the
Secretary (OS), Department of Health
and Human Services, announces plans
to submit an Information Collection
Request (ICR), described below, to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). The ICR is for revision of the
approved information collection
assigned OMB control number 0990–
SUMMARY:
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0390 which expires on February 28,
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 February 9, 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 HHS–OS0990–
0390–60D for reference.
Information Collection Request Title:
Challenge and Prize Competition
Solicitations.
Abstract: In 2011, Federal agencies
including HHS were given prize
authority for administering challenges
and competitions. Challenges and
competitions enable the Assistant
Secretary for Administration, HHS to
tap into the expertise and creativity of
the public in new ways. In order for
HHS to quickly and effectively launch
competitions on a continual basis, HHS
seeks generic clearance to collect
information for these challenges and
competitions, which will generally
include first name, last name, email,
city, state and when applicable other
demographic information. It can also
include other information necessary to
evaluate submissions and understand
their impact related to the general goals
of the competition.
The information collected will be
used to understand whether the
participant has met the technical
requirements for the challenge, assist in
the technical review and judging of the
solutions that are provided, and
understand the impact and
consequences of administering the
competition and developing solutions
for submission. Information may be
collected during the competition or after
its completion.
Need and Proposed Use of the
Information: In 2011, Federal agencies
including HHS were given prize
authority for administering challenges
and competitions. Section 105(a) of the
America Competes Act, adds Section 24
to the Stevenson-Wydler Technology
Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701
et seq.) that addresses provisions for
challenges and competitions with prizes
conducted by Federal agencies.
Challenges and competitions enable
HHS to tap into the expertise and
creativity of the public in new ways.
HHS has sponsored challenges and
competitions in a wide variety of areas
such as recruitment efforts, health data
applications and other types of data,
development of novel technologies, and
communications to increase public
participation and solicit new ideas on a
wide array of topics important to the
agencies mission. HHS’s goal is to
engage a broader number of
stakeholders who are inspired to work
on some of our most pressing health
issues, thus supporting a new ecosystem
of scientists, developers, and
entrepreneurs who can continue to
innovate for public health.
The generic clearance is necessary for
HHS to quickly and effectively launch
competitions on a continual basis. The
information collected for these
challenges and competitions will
generally include first name, last name,
email, city, state and when applicable
other demographic information. It can
also include other information
necessary to evaluate submissions and
understand their impact related to the
general goals of the competition. Upon
entry or during the judging process,
applicants under the age of 18 may be
asked to confirm parental consent,
requiring students under 18 to have a
parent signature in writing on a parental
consent form provided by the
Department in order to qualify for the
contest. For certain challenges we may
also need to collect data such as types
of data sets used in the solution, types
of software tools used in the solution,
and information regarding uses of
proprietary software (i.e., licenses or use
agreements). Information obtained from
participants will be used by the program
managers (challenge manager), other
agency officials (such as general counsel
representatives) and in some cases the
technical reviewers acting on behalf of
the program manager (challenge
manager). The information collected
will be used to understand whether the
participant has met the technical
requirements for the challenge, assist in
the technical review and judging of the
solutions that are provided, and
understand the impact and
consequences of administering the
competition and developing solutions
for submission. Information may be
collected during the competition or after
its completion.
To obtain approval for a collection
under this generic, HHS will provide a
copy of the Federal Register notice used
for the challenge, a standardized form
that includes an estimate of the burden,
and the instrument (e.g., a
questionnaire) to OMB.
Likely Respondents: Likely
respondents include individuals,
businesses, and state and local
governments who choose to participate
in a challenge or competition hosted by
HHS.
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN—HOURS
Number of
respondents
Form name
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response (in
hours)
Total burden
hours
1000
1000
1000
60
1
1
1
1
1/6
1/6
1/6
1/6
166.6
166.6
166.6
10
Total ..........................................................................................................
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Organizations ...................................................................................................
Businesses .......................................................................................................
State, territory, tribal or local governments .....................................................
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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
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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
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Darius Taylor,
Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–28705 Filed 12–8–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Findings of Misconduct in Science
Office of the Secretary, HHS.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given that
the Office of Research Integrity (ORI)
has taken final action in the following
case:
Kaushik Deb, Ph.D., University of
Missouri-Columbia: Based upon the
evidence and findings of an
investigation report by the University of
Missouri-Columbia (UM) transmitted to
the United States Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS), Office of
Research Integrity (ORI) and additional
analysis conducted by ORI in its
oversight review, ORI found that Dr.
Kaushik Deb, former Postdoctoral
Fellow, Life Sciences Center, UM,
engaged in misconduct in science in
research that was supported by National
Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD), National
Institutes of Health (NIH), grants 2 R01
HD021896 and 5 R01 HD042201–05 and
National Center for Research Resources
(NCRR), NIH, grant 5 R01 RR013438–07.
ORI found that the Respondent
intentionally, knowingly, and recklessly
fabricated and falsified data reported in
the following published paper:
• Deb, K., Sivarguru, M., Yong, H., &
Roberts, R.M. ‘‘Cdx2 gene expression
and trophectoderm lineage specification
in mouse embryos.’’ Science 311:992–
996, 2006 (hereafter referred to as
‘‘Science 311’’); this paper was retracted
on July 27, 2007
An earlier version of Science 311 had
been previously submitted to Nature on
or about June 24, 2005 (hereafter
referred to as ‘‘Nature #1’’). It was
revised and resubmitted to Nature on or
about August 24, 2005, and ultimately
was rejected by Nature on September
14, 2005 (hereafter referred to as
‘‘Nature #2’’).
Specifically, ORI finds by a
preponderance of the evidence that the
Respondent engaged in misconduct in
science by intentionally, knowingly,
and recklessly:
1. Falsifying and/or fabricating three
panels of data in Figure 1 (Figures 1C,
1D, and 1E) in Science 311 and in
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Nature #1 and Nature #2, by photomanipulating confocal fluorescent
images to falsely represent three-,
four-, and six-cell embryos, thereby
supporting the paper’s central premise
that cells derived from a late-dividing
blastomere would be positive for a
transcription factor, Cdx2, while the
cells derived from a leading blastomere
would be Cdx2 negative
2. using photo-manipulation to falsify
and fabricate at least 13 panels of
confocal image data in Figures 2, 3, and
S2, including Figures 2K, 2L, 2Q, 2R,
2V, 2X, 3G, 3H, 3I, S2s, S2t, S2u, and
2W, in Science 311 and in
corresponding figures in Nature #1 and
Nature #2 so that these images falsely
supported the central premise in
Science 311 that Cdx2-expressing cells
were peripherally located in the embryo
3. falsifying Figures 2G, 3J, 3L, S2V,
S2X, S6I, S6J, and S6K in Science 311,
Figures 2A, 2C, S4v, and S4x in Nature
#1, and Figures 2G, 3I, 3J, and 3K in
Nature #2 by reusing and re-labelling
the same image to represent different
embryos and different experimental
conditions
4. falsifying Figure 4 in Science 311
and corresponding figures submitted in
Nature #1 and Nature #2 to falsely
illustrate that the first dividing cell of a
two-cell mouse embryo will ultimately
differentiate into the trophoblast;
specifically, Respondent:
• Falsely colored and
photomanipulated a single bright-phase
image of a three-cell embryo to make it
appear as four separate embryos that
had been differentially injected with
TRD
• falsely colored and
photomanipulated a four-cell embryo to
make TRD appear distinctly located in
the lagging cell and in its descendent
cell, when the actual embryo contained
diffuse staining within the sub-zonal,
extracellular space
• photomanipulated a damaged, nonviable two-cell embryo to make it
appear viable
• re-used, falsely colored, and
relabeled seven images from an
unrelated experiment to falsely
represent a time lapse course of eight
different images
5. falsifying Figures 5K, 5L, 5N, and
5O in Science 311 by photomanipulating a single confocal image to
falsely represent four different images at
two different stages of embryonic
development. The images also were
presented as Figures 4k, 4l, 4n, and 4o
in Nature #1.
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The Respondent failed to take
responsibility for the fabrication and
falsification described in ORI’s findings.
The following administrative actions
have been implemented for a period of
three (3) years, beginning on November
17, 2014:
(1) Respondent is debarred from any
contracting or subcontracting with any
agency of the United States Government
and from eligibility for, or involvement
in, nonprocurement programs of the
United States Government referred to as
‘‘covered transactions’’ pursuant to
HHS’ Implementation (2 CFR part 376 et
seq) of Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies
on Governmentwide Debarment and
Suspension, 2 CFR part 180 (collectively
the ‘‘Debarment Regulations’’); and
(2) Respondent is prohibited from
serving in any advisory capacity to PHS
including, but not limited to, service on
any PHS advisory committee, board,
and/or peer review committee, or as a
consultant.
Acting
Director, Office of Research Integrity,
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 750,
Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453–8800.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Donald Wright,
Acting Director, Office of Research Integrity.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: Head Start Family and Child
Experiences Survey (FACES).
OMB No.: 0970–0151.
Description: The Office of Planning,
Research and Evaluation (OPRE),
Administration for Children and
Families (ACF), U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS), is
proposing to collect data for a new
round of the Head Start Family and
Child Experiences Survey (FACES).
Featuring a new ‘‘Core Plus’’ study
design, FACES will provide data on a
set of key indicators, including
information for performance measures.
The design allows for more rapid and
frequent data reporting (Core studies)
and serves as a vehicle for studying
more complex issues and topics in
greater detail and with increased
efficiency (Plus studies).
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
[Document Identifier: HHS-OS-0990-0390-60D]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Public Comment Request
AGENCY: Assistant Secretary of Administration, 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 (OS), Department of
Health and Human Services, announces plans to submit an Information
Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB). The ICR is for revision of the approved information
collection assigned OMB control number 0990-
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0390 which expires on February 28, 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 February 9,
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 HHS-OS0990-0390-60D
for reference.
Information Collection Request Title: Challenge and Prize
Competition Solicitations.
Abstract: In 2011, Federal agencies including HHS were given prize
authority for administering challenges and competitions. Challenges and
competitions enable the Assistant Secretary for Administration, HHS to
tap into the expertise and creativity of the public in new ways. In
order for HHS to quickly and effectively launch competitions on a
continual basis, HHS seeks generic clearance to collect information for
these challenges and competitions, which will generally include first
name, last name, email, city, state and when applicable other
demographic information. It can also include other information
necessary to evaluate submissions and understand their impact related
to the general goals of the competition.
The information collected will be used to understand whether the
participant has met the technical requirements for the challenge,
assist in the technical review and judging of the solutions that are
provided, and understand the impact and consequences of administering
the competition and developing solutions for submission. Information
may be collected during the competition or after its completion.
Need and Proposed Use of the Information: In 2011, Federal agencies
including HHS were given prize authority for administering challenges
and competitions. Section 105(a) of the America Competes Act, adds
Section 24 to the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
(15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) that addresses provisions for challenges and
competitions with prizes conducted by Federal agencies.
Challenges and competitions enable HHS to tap into the expertise
and creativity of the public in new ways. HHS has sponsored challenges
and competitions in a wide variety of areas such as recruitment
efforts, health data applications and other types of data, development
of novel technologies, and communications to increase public
participation and solicit new ideas on a wide array of topics important
to the agencies mission. HHS's goal is to engage a broader number of
stakeholders who are inspired to work on some of our most pressing
health issues, thus supporting a new ecosystem of scientists,
developers, and entrepreneurs who can continue to innovate for public
health.
The generic clearance is necessary for HHS to quickly and
effectively launch competitions on a continual basis. The information
collected for these challenges and competitions will generally include
first name, last name, email, city, state and when applicable other
demographic information. It can also include other information
necessary to evaluate submissions and understand their impact related
to the general goals of the competition. Upon entry or during the
judging process, applicants under the age of 18 may be asked to confirm
parental consent, requiring students under 18 to have a parent
signature in writing on a parental consent form provided by the
Department in order to qualify for the contest. For certain challenges
we may also need to collect data such as types of data sets used in the
solution, types of software tools used in the solution, and information
regarding uses of proprietary software (i.e., licenses or use
agreements). Information obtained from participants will be used by the
program managers (challenge manager), other agency officials (such as
general counsel representatives) and in some cases the technical
reviewers acting on behalf of the program manager (challenge manager).
The information collected will be used to understand whether the
participant has met the technical requirements for the challenge,
assist in the technical review and judging of the solutions that are
provided, and understand the impact and consequences of administering
the competition and developing solutions for submission. Information
may be collected during the competition or after its completion.
To obtain approval for a collection under this generic, HHS will
provide a copy of the Federal Register notice used for the challenge, a
standardized form that includes an estimate of the burden, and the
instrument (e.g., a questionnaire) to OMB.
Likely Respondents: Likely respondents include individuals,
businesses, and state and local governments who choose to participate
in a challenge or competition hosted by HHS.
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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Individuals or Households....................... 1000 1 1/6 166.6
Organizations................................... 1000 1 1/6 166.6
Businesses...................................... 1000 1 1/6 166.6
State, territory, tribal or local governments... 60 1 1/6 10
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Total....................................... 3060 .............. .............. 510
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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.
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Darius Taylor,
Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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