2020-00717. Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request  

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    AGENCY:

    Office of the Secretary, HHS.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    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 a proposed collection for public comment.

    DATES:

    Comments on the ICR must be received on or before February 18, 2020.

    ADDRESSES:

    Submit your comments to OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov or via facsimile to (202) 395-5806.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Sherrette Funn, Sherrette.Funn@hhs.gov or (202) 795-7714. When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0990-0001-30D and project title for reference.

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    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.

    Information Collection Request Title: Application for waiver of the two- year foreign residence requirement of the Exchange Visitor Program.

    OMB No.: 0990-0001.

    Abstract: The HHS program deals with both research and clinical care waivers. Applicant institutions apply to this Department to request a waiver on behalf of research scientists or foreign medical graduates to work as clinicians in HHS designated health shortage areas doing primary care in medical facilities. The instructions request a copy of Form G-28 from applicant institutions represented by legal counsel outside of the applying institution. United States Department of Justice Form G-28 ascertains that legal counsel represents both the applicant organization and the exchange visitor.

    Need and Proposed Use of the Information: Required as part of the application process to collect basic information such as name, address, family status, sponsor and current visa information.

    Likely Respondents: Research scientists and research facilities.Start Printed Page 3062

    Total Estimated Annualized Burden—Hours

    Type of respondentForm nameNumber of respondentsNumber of responses per respondentAverage burden per response (in hours)Total burden hours
    Application Waiver/Supplemental A ResearchHHS 42645110450
    Application Waiver/Supplemental B Clinical CareHHS 42635110350
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    Terry Clark,

    Office of the Secretary, Asst Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-00717 Filed 1-16-20; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4150-38-P

Document Information

Published:
01/17/2020
Department:
Health and Human Services Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2020-00717
Dates:
Comments on the ICR must be received on or before February 18, 2020.
Pages:
3061-3062 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Document Identifier: OS-0990-0001
PDF File:
2020-00717.pdf