[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 15257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05663]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; National Cancer 
Institute (NCI) Generic Clearance for Application Information From 
Fellows, Interns, and Trainees

AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data 
collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will publish 
periodic summaries of propose projects to be submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured 
of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of 
this publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain a copy of the data 
collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, or 
request more information on the proposed project, contact: Diane 
Kreinbrink, Program Manager, Office of Management Policy and 
Compliance, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 
1W706, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892 or call non-toll-free number (240) 
276-7283 or email your request, including your address to: 
[email protected]. Formal requests for additional plans and 
instruments must be requested in writing.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 requires: Written comments and/or suggestions 
from the public and affected agencies are invited to address 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 minimizes 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.
    Proposed Collection Title: Generic Clearance for Application 
Information from Fellows, Interns, and Trainees, 0925-0761, Expiration 
Date 07/31/2022, EXTENSION, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National 
Institutes of Health (NIH).
    Need and Use of Information Collection: The ``Generic Clearance for 
Application Information from Fellows, Interns, and Trainees'' request 
supports research experiences for high school, post-baccalaureate 
(including post masters) individuals, graduate students, and 
postdoctoral fellows, interns, and trainees in a multidisciplinary 
environment at the NCI. This information collection request is for 
applications, reference letters, letters of intent and interest, and 
other related documentation necessary for various Divisions, Offices, 
and Centers at NCI to evaluate the eligibility, merits, and quality of 
potential candidates. The applications will also assist in matching 
potential candidates to various training and internship programs. The 
information is for internal use to make decisions about candidates 
invited to visit and attend NCI fellowships, internships, and other 
training opportunities.
    OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 7,500 hours.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of     Average time
             Category of respondent                  Number of     responses per   per response    Total annual
                                                    respondents     respondent      (in hours)     burden hours
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Individuals (Applicants)........................           3,000               1           60/60           3,000
Individuals (Reference Letters).................           9,000               1           30/60           4,500
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    Totals......................................  ..............          12,000  ..............           7,500
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    Dated: March 14, 2022.
Diane Kreinbrink,
Project Clearance Liaison, National Cancer Institute, National 
Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2022-05663 Filed 3-16-22; 8:45 am]
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