The agency is
instructed to conduct a review of this information collection to
clarify the need for the two page form collected from the
individual and provided to the doctor and to ensure that future
submissions accurately reflect this portion of the collection. The
agency must also review both forms to ensure that all information
is necessary, including the question on the race of the respondent.
Finally, the agency must review its Privacy Act compliance and
ensure that applicants are fully informed of their rights under the
Privacy Act and of all routine uses for the doctor's information.
This approval includes as burden the $249,100 reported by the
agency as a financial cost to the respondents for the medical
exames. Future submissions must include nonlabor financial cost to
the respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
1,460
0
0
8,760
0
0
249,000
0
0
USAID needs to use standardized
medical examinations for contractors before their assignment to
developing countries. By evaluating the employee's medical status
in order to complete the examination form, the employee's physician
will be better informed as to the possible health risks the
employee will face and can better determine the employee's
suitability for the assignment. The physican's determination may
protect the employee and benefits USAID and the contractor by
screening out persons with medical conditions for which adequate
medical care is not available.
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.