PHS SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
STANDARD OMB APPLICATION FORM WERE DEVELOPED TO EXTEND USE OF THE
FORM TO ENCOMPASS NONGOVERNMENTAL APPLICANTS IN ADDITION TO
GOVERNMENTAL APPLICANTS FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND TO AMPLIFY OR
CLARIFY THE STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO MEET HEALTH PROGRAM NEEDS.
APPROXIMATELY $1,137,000,000 OF PHS FUNDS WAS AWARDED IN FY 1979 ON
THE BASIS OF THE STANDARD FORM AND SUPPLEMENTARY
INSTRUCTIONS
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.