ANIMALS. LIVE. AS A CONDITION OF
RECEIVING A PHS AWARD FOR RESEARCH INVOLVING ANIMALS, INSTITUTIONS
MUST SUBMIT INFORMATION REGARDING THEI PROGRAM FOR THE CARE AND USE
OF LABORATORY ANIMALS. THE INFORMATION IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO
ENSURE THE PHS THAT INSTITUTIONS MEET THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
PROPER CARE AND USE OF LABORATORY ANIMALS.
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.