ARRA Section 3016 Information Technology Professionals in Health Care: Competency Examination for Individuals Completing Non-Degree Training

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Information Technology Professionals in Health Care Form and Instruction	New
ONC 3016 PRA Application for Competency Examination FOA v3 SSA.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-12-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191576	Information Technology Professionals in Health Care Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0990-0353	ICR Reference No: 200912-0990-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/HHSDM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: ARRA Section 3016 Information Technology Professionals in Health Care: Competency Examination for Individuals Completing Non-Degree Training
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 12/16/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/16/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/15/2009
Terms of Clearance: This emergency ICR is approved as revised by HHS for 6 months and covers only the (a) letters of intent and (b) the application portion of the FOA. ONC shall promptly begin the process of submitting an ICR for the post-award reporting requirements so that emergency processing is not necessary and the public has a chance to comment on them before they are issued. ONC is reminded that all burden changes that stem from statute should be captured as such. Consistent with approvals for prior ICRs, ONC also understands that any additional questions beyond those contained in SF-424 require separate approval. Finally, ONC is reminded that the FOA itself should be submitted as part of the ICR package.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	05/31/2010
Responses	8	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The data collection will be used by ONC to select one (1) health IT Competency Examination awardee that will develop computer-based health information technology (health IT) competency examinations. As part of the development process, the content of the examinations will also be validated with stakeholders, including community colleges, industry and employer groups.

Emergency Justfication: The Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is requesting emergency action for this clearance by the Office of Management and Budget no later than 12/15/09. ONC is requesting emergency processing procedures for this application because this information is needed immediately to assure that ARRA funds are used timely and effectively.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 3016 Name of Law: US Public Health Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 42 USC 3016 Name of Law: PHSA

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information Technology Professionals in Health Care	1	Application Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	8	0	8	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	0	1,200	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new emergency data collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,890

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/15/2009

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