42 CFR PART 50 AND THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTES OF HEALTH REVITALIZATION ACT TOGETHER DEFINE EFFORTS TO
PROTECT POSITION AND REPUTATION OF THOSE PERSONS WHO IN GOOD FAITH
MAKE ALLEGATIONS OF RESEARCH MISCONDUC THIS SURVEY WILL PROVIDE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO ASSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTIONS IN THE
PROPOSED REGULATIONS.
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.