This information
collection is approved for use until September 30, 1991. OMB
remains concerned about whether the scholarship contract is indeed
a "legally enforceable document" as stated by HHS Office of General
Counsel (see October 22, 1990 memorandum from the Director, Office
of Program Development, BHP, HRSA to HRSA Desk Officer, OIRA, OMB).
There are many contractual terms lacking definition, thus raising
concerns that the scholarship recipients may not have full
knowledge of the terms and conditions of the agreement they are
asked to enter (e.g., "full-time", "critical shortage of nurses",
conditions for the waiver of service obligation, terms of repayment
for failure to meet service obligation, and "assistance" from HHS
in identifying facilities for full-time employment). OMB recommends
that HHS/HRSA initiate rulemaking for the proper implementation of
this program as it has done for similar programs. ********** The
forms should cite at the beginning the relevant statute,
regulations or policies governing the operation of this program.
HRSA should also consider whether the program forms are in
compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 requiring the agency to
provide notification to individuals asked to supply information
(see HRSA's NHSC program, OMB# 0915-0127).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1991
09/30/1991
4,300
0
0
1,100
0
0
0
0
0
THE FIRST FORM IS FOR NURSING STUDENTS
TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE AND ALS WILL SERVE AS A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE STUDENT AND DHHS STATING THAT THE STUDENT WILL FULFILL THE
PRACTICE OBLIGATION. THE SECOND FORM WILL BE USED TO TRACK THE
COMPLIANCE OF RECIPIENTS DURING THE OBLIGATED PRACTI
PERIOD.
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.