Notice2021-17494
Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request
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August 16, 2021
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Health and Human Services Department
Abstract
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed extensions of collections for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 155 (Monday, August 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45740-45742]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17494]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Document Identifier: OS-0990-0430, 0431, 0432, 0433, 0434]
Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment
Request
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and
Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed
extensions of collections for public comment.
DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before October 15,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#510239342323342525347f17243f3f113939227f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="015269647373647575642f47746f6f416969722f666e77">[email protected]</span></a> or by calling
(202) 795-7714.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: When submitting comments or requesting
information, please include the document identifier 0990-New-60D and
project title for reference, to Sherrette A. Funn, email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f6a59e93848493828293d8b0839898b69e9e85d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f8ab909d8a8a9d8c8c9dd6be8d9696b890908bd69f978e">[email protected]</span></a>, or call (202) 795-7714 the Reports Clearance
Officer.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1)
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
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Title of the Collection: Crime Control Act--Requirement for
Background Checks.
Type of Collection: Extension.
OMB No. 0990-0430--Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources, Office of Acquisitions.
Abstract: Crime Control Act--Requirement for Background Checks:
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 provide personnel who will be dealing with
children under the age of 18. After contract award contractor personnel
must undergo a background check as required by HHS Acquisition
Regulation (HHSAR) 337.103(d)(3) and the clause at HHSAR 352.237-72
Crime Control Act--Requirement for Background Checks before working on
the contract as required by federal law (Crime Control Act of 1990).
The contractor is therefore required to provide information on the
individual so that a proper background check can be performed.
The Agency is requesting a 3-year extension to collect this
information from public or private businesses.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hour Table
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Number Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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Business (contractor)........................... 160 1 1 160
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Total....................................... 160 1 1 160
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Title of the Collection: Acquisitions Involving Human Subjects.
Type of Collection: Extension.
OMB No. 0990-0431--Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources, Office of Acquisitions.
Abstract: Acquisitions Involving Human Subjects: Performance of HHS
mission requires the support of contractors involving human subjects.
Before awarding a contract to any contractor that will need to use
human subjects, the Contracting Officer is required to verify that, the
contractor holds a valid Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) approved by the
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). The provisions are
implemented via contract clauses found at HHSAR 352.270-4a (Protection
of Human Subjects), the clause at HHSAR 352.270-4b (Protection of Human
Subjects), the provision at HHSAR 352.270-10 (Notice to Offerors--
Protection of Human Subjects, Research Involving Human Subjects
Committee (RIHSC) Approval of Research Protocols Required), and the
clause at HHSAR 352.270-11 (Protection of Human Subjects--Research
Involving Human Subjects Committee (RIHSC) Approval of Research
Protocols Required).
The Agency is requesting a 3-year extension to collect this
information from public or private businesses.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hour Table
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Number Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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Business (contractor)........................... 90 4 5 1,800
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Total....................................... 90 4 5 1,800
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Title of the Collection: Acquisitions Involving the Use of
Laboratory Animals.
Type of Collection: Extension.
OMB No. 0990-0432--Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources, Office of Acquisitions.
Abstract: Acquisitions Involving the Use of Laboratory Animals:
Performance of HHS mission requires the use of live vertebrate animals.
Before awarding a contract to any contractor, which will need to use
live vertebrate animals, the Contracting Officer is required to verify
that the contractor holds a valid Animal Welfare Assurance from the
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) within NIH. Contractors are
required to file the appropriate forms to obtain this approval. The
applicable clauses are found at HHSAR 352.270-5a (Notice to Offerors of
Requirement for Compliance with the Public Health Service Policy on
Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals), and the clause at HHSAR
352.270-5b (Care of Live Vertebrate Animals).
The Agency is requesting a 3-year extension to collect this
information from public or private businesses.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hour Table
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Number Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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Business (contractor)........................... 36 1 3 108
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Total....................................... 36 1 3 108
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Title of the Collection: Indian Child Protection and Family
Violence Act.
Type of Collection: Extension.
OMB No. 0990-0433--Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources, Office of Acquisitions.
Abstract: Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act:
Performance of IHS mission requires the support of contractors. In some
circumstances, depending on the requirements of the specific contract,
the contractor is tasked to provide personnel who will be dealing with
Indian children under the age of 18. After contract award contractor
personnel must undergo a background check as required by HHSAR
337.103(d)(4) and the clause at HHSAR 352.237-73 Indian Child
Protection and Family Violence Act before working on the contract as
required by federal law (Indian Child Protection and Family Violence
Act (ICPFVA)). The contractor is therefore required to provide
information on the individual so that a proper background check can be
performed, as stated in the HHS Acquisition Regulation.
The Agency is requesting a 3-year extension to collect this
information from public or private businesses.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hour Table
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Number Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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Business (contractor)........................... 40 4 1 160
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Total....................................... 40 4 1 160
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Title of the Collection: Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars--
Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities--Funding and
Sponsorship.
Type of Collection: Extension.
OMB No. 0990-0434--Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources, Office of Acquisitions.
Abstract: Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars--Public
Accommodations and Commercial Facilities--Funding and Sponsorship:
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 conduct meetings, conferences, and
seminars. HHSAR 311.7101(a) (Responsibilities) and the clause at HHSAR
352.211-1 (Accessibility of meetings, conferences, and seminars to
persons with disabilities) require contractors to provide a plan
describing the contractor's ability to meet the accessibility standards
in 28 CFR part 36. HHSAR 311.7202(b) (Responsibilities) and the clause
at HHSAR 352.211-2 (Conference sponsorship request and conference
materials disclaimer) require contractors to provide funding disclosure
and a content disclaimer statement on conference materials. As a result
of these clauses, HHS contractors providing conference, meeting, or
seminars services are required to provide specific information to HHS
as stated in the HHS Acquisition Regulation.
The Agency is requesting a 3-year extension to collect this
information from public or private businesses.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hour Table
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Number Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) hours
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Business (contractor)........................... 1,604 1 1 1,604
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Total....................................... 1,604 1 1 1,604
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Sherrette A. Funn,
Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-17494 Filed 8-13-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-04-P
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