NCI will submit
individual collections under this generic clearance to OMB that
will include details that highlight the purpose, methodology,
participants and burden of each project.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
11,500
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6,000
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In order to carry out NCI's
legislative mandate to conduct and support research with respect to
the causes and prevention of cancer, it is beneficial for NCI,
through initiatives in the Behavioral Research Program (BRP), to
conduct and support behavioral research informed by and informing
theory. Formative research in the area of theory development and
validation would provide the basis for developing effective cancer
prevention and control strategies, allow for a better understanding
of theoretical constructs that influence decisions and actions
related to cancer, and ultimately contribute to reducing the U.S.
cancer burden. Data collections that result from this generic
clearance would inform and clarify the use of theory in
BRP-supported initiatives and funding announcements. Specifically,
this research would allow NCI to conduct research to: 1) Identify
psychological, biobehavioral, demographic, and individual
difference predictors of cancer prevention and control behaviors
and outcomes; 2) Develop and refine integrative theories; 3)
Identify and observe theoretical and innovative trends in cancer
prevention and control research; and 4) Determine feasibility and
usefulness of collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches to
cancer prevention and control. Respondents will be members of the
public including, but not limited to, health professionals,
physicians, and researchers.
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.