This information
is approved through 12-96 under the following condition: Upon
completion of this pilot test, PHS will provide OMB with a report
on the results and the proposed revised application and evaluation
plan. OMB reiterates its expectation that the number of questions
in Sections E and F will be substantially reduced in the finalized
application. Finally, this package is approved per the revised
renumeration policy outlined in the attached PHS memorandum.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
300
0
0
963
0
0
0
0
0
A pilot study is proposed of a
consolidated application and interview process for the National
Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. The revised
application process is designed to improve the Agency's ability to
identify applicants likely to remain in primary care after they
have completed their service obligation.
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.