THE HEALTH PROFS. EDUC. ASSISTANCE ACT
OF 1976, PL94-484, AUTHORIZED THE NHSC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM,
DESIGNATED AS SEC. 751 THRU 756 OF THE PHS ACT. THE REQUEST FOR
DEFERMENT FORM IS USED TO ENABLE SENIOR MEDICAL, OSTEOPATHIC, AND
DENTAL STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR DEFERMENT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
PERIOD OF DEFERMENT IS USED TO ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO EXTEND AN
APPROVED PERIOD OF DEFERRMENT.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.