Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE) Form and Instruction	New
SHARP FOA_OMB comments v22-interim.doc Supplementary Document	2009-12-15
ONC TRCE PRA v6 - SSA.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-12-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191581	Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0990-0351	ICR Reference No: 200912-0990-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/HHSDM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE)
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. Before this application is published, ONC should also clarify in the FOA and the application materials whether applicants are allowed to pick two focus areas or whether they are required to pick one (the FOA and application still imply that applicants must pick one). ONC should also clarify that the page limit for those who propose 2 focus areas is 50 pages rather than 40. While this clarification has been added to the supporting statement, this clarification does not seem to have been made to the instrument itself or the FOA. 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	30	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The data collection will be used by ONC to select up to up to four Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE) focused on areas where breakthrough improvements are needed to address well-documented problems that have impeded adoption of HIT, progress on the pathway towards achieving meaningful use and to enhance the transformational effects of HIT. Each center will implement a collaborative, inter-disciplinary program of research addressing a specific focus area. The application will assist ONC in determining the ability of the applicant to successfully implement a research center of excellence. Information from the applications will also be used to develop cooperative agreements between ONC and the applicants who are selected to implement the program. It is anticipated that up to 30 applicants will apply to participate in the program. Each applicant will be responsible for completing and submitting the application.

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): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 3011 Name of Law: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
   PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 3001 Name of Law: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
   PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 3018 Name of Law: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 3001, 3011, 3018 Name of Law: ARRA

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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
Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE)	1	Health Information Technology Research Centers of Excellence (TRCE) 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	30	0	30	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,500	0	4,500	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: $0

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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