New DoD guidance now requires
principal and co-principal investigators individually and
explicitly to acknowledge that they understand and accept
responsibility for protecting the rights and welfare of human
research subjects. This collection instrument is for use by the
Component Designated Official Office (CDOO) within the Office of
the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) to
document human research project team leaders commitment to the
body of regulations designed to protect the well being and privacy
of human research subjects whether the research is clinical or
behavioral/social.
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.