[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 146 (Tuesday, July 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61130-61131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16739]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; National Institutes 
of Health (NIH)--Fellow Forms

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 an opportunity for public comment on proposed 
data collection projects, the 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.

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: Dr. Patricia 
Wagner, Program Analyst, Office of Intramural Research, Office of the 
Director, National Institutes of Health; 2 Center Drive: Building 2/
Room 2E06; Bethesda, Maryland 20892 or call non-toll-free number 240-
476-3619 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 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.
    Proposed Collection Title: National Institutes of Health (NIH)--
Fellow Forms, 0925-XXXX, Expiration Date: XX/XXXX, NEW, Office of 
Intramural Research (OIR), Office of the Director (OD), National 
Institutes of Health (NIH).
    Need and Use of Information Collection: The NIH Intramural Research 
Program (NIH IRP) administers a variety of programs, initiatives, and 
activities to train future biomedical scientists. Fellows participating 
in the NIH IRP are provided financial assistance through one of the 
following appointment mechanisms: Intramural Research Training Award, 
Cancer Research Training Award, and Visiting Fellow. Recently, NIH IRP 
fellows voted to form a union. To comply with federal regulations 
governing engagement with a union, the NIH IRP created a series of 
collection forms.
    OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 135.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of
                                                     Number of       responses    Average  time/   Total annual
                 Collection form                    respondents    annually per      response      burden hours
                                                                    respondent        (hours)
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Dues Deduction Request..........................             600               1            3/60              30
Dues Deduction Cancellation.....................             600               1            3/60              30
Grievance Report................................             300               1           15/60              75
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    Total.......................................           1,500           1,500             n/a             135
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    Dated: July 24, 2024.
Lawrence A. Tabak,
Principal Deputy Director, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2024-16739 Filed 7-29-24; 8:45 am]
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