[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 89 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26438-26439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10521]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Proposed Collection; 60-day Comment Request; NCI Cancer Genetics 
Services Directory Web-Based Application and Update Mailer

    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 National 
Cancer Institute (NCI), 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: Margaret 
Beckwith, International Cancer Research Databank Branch, Office of 
Communications and Education, 9609 Medical Center Drive, MSC 9776, 
Bethesda, MD 20892-9776 or call non-toll-free number 240-376-6593 or 
Email your request, including your address to: [email protected]. 
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: NCI Cancer Genetics Services Directory Web-
Based Application and Update Mailer, 0925-0639, Date 08/31/2014, 
Revision, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of 
Health (NIH).
    Need and Use of Information Collection: The Office of 
Communications and Education International Cancer Research Databank 
Branch has created the NCI Cancer Genetics Services Directory on NCI's 
Web site Cancer.gov. This directory is a searchable collection of 
information about professionals who provide services related to cancer 
genetics. These services include cancer risk assessment, genetic 
counseling, and genetic susceptibility testing. The professionals have 
applied to be in the directory using an online application form and 
have met basic criteria outlined on the form.
    There are currently 587 genetics professionals listed in the 
directory. Approximately 30-60 new professionals are added to the 
directory each year. The applicants are nurses, physicians, genetic 
counselors, and other professionals who provide services related to 
cancer genetics. The information collected on the application form 
includes name, professional qualifications, practice locations, and the 
area of specialization. The information is updated annually using a 
Web-based update mailer that mirrors the application form.
    The NCI Cancer Genetics Services Directory is a unique resource for 
cancer patients and their families who are looking for information 
about their family risk of cancer and genetic counseling. Collecting 
applicant information and verifying it annually by using the NCI Cancer 
Genetics Services Directory Web-based Application Form and Update 
Mailer is important for providing this information to the public and 
for keeping it current.
    OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 180.

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                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                      Average
                                     Type of         Number of       Number of      burden per     Total annual
           Form name               respondent       respondents    responses per   response (in    burden hours
                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Web-based Application Form....  Genetics                      60               1           30/60              30
                                 Professional.
Web-based Update Mailer.......  Genetics                     600               1           15/60             150
                                 Professional.
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    Dated: April 30, 2014.
Karla Bailey,
NCI Project Clearance Liaison, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2014-10521 Filed 5-7-14; 8:45 am]
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