Performance of HHS mission requires
the support of contractors. In some circumstances, depending on the
requirements of the specific contract, the contractor is tasked to
gather data that involves requesting this data form sources outside
of HHS (i.e. the public). In those circumstances HHSAR 52.211-3
Paperwork Reduction Act is included in the contract and prevents
the contractor from initiating the solicitation of information from
third parties unless and until a proper clearance from OMB has been
obtained, specific to that data collection.
US Code:
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USC 311 Name of Law: Federal Acquisition Regulation
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.