The National Institutes of Health
(NIH) created the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR), a public database
that health care providers, researchers, and others can search for
information submitted voluntarily by genetic test providers. The
GTR aims to enhance access to information about the availability
and scientific basis of genetic tests, including newer types of
tests such as pharmacogenomic tests. NCBI is considered a suitable
developer of the GTR because of its experience in building
databases of genetic and medical information and its ability to
integrate the information with other data, greatly enhancing the
GTR's utility for medical professionals and researchers. The GTR is
also integrated with other relevant NIH databases to assist these
user groups. NIH is, therefore, a natural home for the GTR because
of its role in advancing public health through science and its
strong expertise in developing databases.
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USC 286 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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.