[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]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of
Number of responses Average time/ Total annual
Collection form respondents annually per response burden hours
respondent (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dues Deduction Request.......................... 600 1 3/60 30
Dues Deduction Cancellation..................... 600 1 3/60 30
Grievance Report................................ 300 1 15/60 75
---------------------------------------------------------------
Total....................................... 1,500 1,500 n/a 135
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 61131]]
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]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P