96-17820. National Institutes of Health; Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 135 (Friday, July 12, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 36737-36739]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-17820]
    
    
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    Food and Drug Administration
    Public Health Service
    
    
    National Institutes of Health; Statement of Organization, 
    Functions, and Delegations of Authority
    
        Part H, Chapter HN (National Institutes of Health) (NIH) of the 
    Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for 
    the Department of Health and Human Services (40 FR 22859, May 27, 1975, 
    as amended most recently at 61 FR 14804, April 3, 1996), is amended to 
    reflect the reorganization of the extramural information systems and 
    data analysis functions within the NIH. The reorganization transfers 
    from the Division of Research Grants (DRG) (HNG) the extramural 
    information systems and data analysis functions of the Information 
    Systems Branch (ISB) (HNG-3) to the Office of Extramural Research (OER) 
    (HNA3), except for those functions related to DRG-specific support and 
    the Networking and Telecommunications Section (HNG-38). (1) In DRG, 
    retitle the ISB to the Advanced Technology Branch (ATB), revise its 
    functional statement and realign its Standard Administrative Code from 
    HNG-3 to HNG3. (2) Revise the overall functional statement for the DRG. 
    (3) Establish the Office of Reports and Analysis (ORA) (HNA36) in OER; 
    transfer the functions of two sections of DRG/ATB, Research 
    Documentation Section (HNG-33) and Statistics, Analysis and Evaluation 
    Section (HNG-34), to ORA, then abolish the two DRG/ATB sections. (4) 
    Establish the Division of Extramural Information Systems (HNA345) 
    within the Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration 
    (OPERA) (HNA34), OER; transfer the functions of three DRG/ATB sections 
    to this new Division (the Data Management and Control Section [HNG-36], 
    the Information Systems Management Section [HNG-37], and the Systems 
    Analysis Section [HNG-39]). (5) In OPERA, retitle the Division of 
    Extramural Invention Reports (HNA343) to the Division of Extramural 
    Inventions and Technology Resources (DEITR); consolidate the functions 
    of invention reporting and development of a common Federal database 
    into one office by transferring functions from the Office of Extramural 
    Programs (OEP) (HNA32) to DEITR; and revise DEITR's
    
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    functional statement. (6) In OPERA, revise the functional statement for 
    the Division of Grants Policy (HNA342). (7) In OEP, retitle the 
    Division of Extramural Programs Management (HNA322) to the Division of 
    Research Programs, Training and Review Policy (DRPTR); consolidate the 
    functions of programs management, research training, and appeals into 
    one office by transferring functions from Division of Research Training 
    and Special Programs (DRTSP) (HNA323) to DRPTR; abolish DRTSP; and 
    revise DRPTR's functional statement. (8) In OEP, retitle the Division 
    of Institutional Affairs (HNA326) to the Division of Extramural 
    Outreach and Information Resources (DEOIR); consolidate the information 
    dissemination function into one office by transferring functions from 
    the Grants Information Office (HNG1-53), DRG, to DEOIR; revise DEOIR's 
    functional statement. (9) Revise the functional statement for OPERA. 
    (10) In OEP, revise the functional statement for the Division of 
    Extramural Staff Training (HNA325). (11) Revise the functional 
    statement for OEP.
        Section HN-B, Organization and Functions, is amended as follows:
        (1) Under the heading Office of the Director (HNA), insert the 
    following:
        Office of Extramural Programs (HNA32). (1) Advises the Deputy 
    Director for Extramural Research on matters pertaining to the 
    development, promulgation and management of policies and procedures 
    related to extramural research programs; (2) conducts evaluations of 
    programs, policies, and procedures; and (3) represents the OER on 
    numerous permanent and ad hoc NIH, Departmental, interagency, and non-
    governmental committees concerned with extramural program activities.
        Division of Research Programs, Training and Review Policy (HNA323). 
    Develops NIH policies concerning extramural programs and review, and 
    coordinates or manages selected activities, including: (1) Provides 
    guidance in the development of NIH policies and recommended procedures 
    concerning peer review, extramural research programs, research training 
    and career development programs; (2) advises the Deputy Director for 
    Extramural Research, the Director of the Office of Extramural Programs, 
    and NIH staff concerning NIH extamural program and review policy and 
    procedures; (3) provides advice to extramural staff on the use of the 
    appropriate NIH extramural award mechanism, e.g., grant, cooperative 
    agreement, or contract; (4) leads and manages NIH functional program, 
    review, and research training committees, which represent the ICDs and 
    NIH staff, and provide for discussion and recommendations on relevant 
    policies and procedures; (5) coordinates policies for dealing with 
    applicants' and grantees' concerns about the review of their 
    applications and awardees' concerns about adverse determinations on 
    their grants, and manages the process for investigating appeals of peer 
    review and post-award determinations; (6) coordinates and/or manages 
    selected NIH-wide activities, such as the Small Business Innovation 
    Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 
    program, the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) program, and 
    the Shannon Awards; and (7) conducts evaluations of extramural policies 
    and procedures in relation to scientific program activities, peer 
    review, and research training.
        Division of Extramural Staff Training (HNA325). Develops and 
    administers the extramural program staff training activities, including 
    (1) the Staff Training in Extramural Programs (STEP); (2) the 
    Extramural Associates Program (EAP), a residential training program on 
    NIH extramural functions and policies for individuals selected from 
    women's and minority institutions; and (3) the Extramural Scientist 
    Administrators training program that includes mandatory fundamental 
    training for persons new to NIH extramural program administration, as 
    well as continuing education programs for more senior ESAs.
        Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources (HNA326). 
    (1) Identifies issues, concerns, and information needs of the 
    extramural research community and the information needs of the NIH 
    extramural research staff; (2) designs and manages the central 
    telephone contact for information about NIH extramural research 
    programs, including integration of electronic and FAX systems for 
    delivery of information; (3) designs, develops, and manages the website 
    for the Office of Extramural Research; (4) coordinates the development 
    and parallel production of printed and electronic products to provide 
    information to the extramural research community, including the weekly 
    NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, the NIH Extramural Programs, and 
    other program descriptions, policy notices, descriptive data, and 
    analytical reports; and (5) maintains liaison with NIH components, 
    trans-NIH committees, professional associations, and the segments of 
    the extramural research community that are involved in outreach 
    activities, information systems technology, and electronic research 
    administration.
        Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (HNA34). 
    (1) Assures effective grants administration policies and procedures for 
    the NIH extramural programs and stewardship of Federal funds, which 
    includes electronic research administration; (2) maximizes research 
    productivity, increases public accountability, enhances administrative 
    integrity, and monitors fiscal stewardship in research administration 
    systems; (3) ensures proper management of extramural resources at both 
    the portfolio level (allocation issues), program level (strategic 
    planning), and project level (cost analysis); (4) promotes the proper 
    selection and effective use of assistance mechanisms by both NIH staff 
    and the extramural community; (5) initiates new procedures for research 
    administration; (6) provides assistance to NIH extramural staff and 
    grantee organizations regarding policies and procedures pertinent to 
    the administration of NIH grants; (7) receives and maintains all 
    documentation relating to extramural inventions made with assistance of 
    research grants or research and development contracts from NIH; (8) 
    establishes and maintains communication between NIH and awardee and 
    applicant institutions and investigators with respect to extramural 
    policies and procedures; (9) conducts studies, develops plans and 
    manages projects that extend, improve and/or maintain system 
    capabilities to satisfy the information requirements associated with 
    NIH extramural research; (10) conducts requirements analyses, develops 
    general and detailed designs databases, overseas the programming and 
    testing of new systems, and the development and execution of 
    implementation plans.
        Division of Grants Policy (HNA342). (1) Initiates new and modifies 
    existing NIH grants administration policies and procedures; (2) 
    provides assistance to NIH extramural staff and grantee organizations 
    regarding policies and procedures pertinent to the administration of 
    NIH grants to ensure stewardship of Federal funds; (3) provides 
    guidance to and articulates grants management policy for NIH extramural 
    staff on the effective utilization of extramural assistance mechanisms 
    (grants and cooperative agreements); (4) reviews for OMB clearance all 
    application forms, proposed surveys, and questionnaires for information 
    gathering activities conducted under research contracts to
    
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    meet the requirements of the Federal Paperwork Reduction Act; and (5) 
    develops the business process and functionality for pertinent 
    Electronic Research Administration components.
        Division of Extramural Inventions and Technology Resources 
    (HNA343). (1) Ensures proper and complete compliance with mandated 
    patent policies and procedures; (2) informs grantees, contractors, and 
    NIH staff of their responsibilities through various policy and 
    administration manual issuances, and instructions and commentary in the 
    NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts; (3) receives and maintains all 
    documentation relating to extramural inventions made with the 
    assistance of research grants or research and development contracts 
    from NIH; (4) promotes the proper utilization of patents and inventions 
    in extramural programs through guidance or referral on licensing 
    agreements and distribution of shares resources; and (5) develops the 
    business process and functionality for progress reporting, abstracting, 
    research resources and other pertinent Electronic Research 
    Administration components.
        Division of Extramural Information Systems (HNA345). (1) Provides 
    computer systems design, programming, and systems maintenance for the 
    IMPAC/CRISP systems and the ancillary systems supporting the NIH 
    extramural grants management program; (2) maintains a comprehensive 
    systems overview, providing data systems currency and ensuring 
    interoperability between IMPAC and related subsystems; (3) facilitates 
    the interoperability with Electronic Research Administration functional 
    components and interfaces; (4) develops specifications for the 
    interoperability of IMPAC, CRISP, Committee Management Information, 
    Trainee Appointment, payback, and other related auxiliary data systems; 
    (5) maintains overall integrity of data systems while making changes 
    and enhancements to satisfy NIH needs; (6) develops quality control 
    procedures in data capture functions; (7) reconciles data integrity 
    issues; and (8) performs assigned data capture functions.
        Office of Reports and Analysis (HNA36). This office is responsible 
    for: (1) maintaining CRISP, the Computer Retrieval of Information on 
    Scientific Projects System database, by adding scientific information 
    and indexing terms to IMPAC records for funded PHS research; (2) 
    maintaining and updating the CRISP Thesaurus as emerging concepts and 
    technologies are developed; (3) editing all IMPAC titles for accuracy 
    and uniformity; (4) publishing reports based on the CRISP database; (5) 
    conducting statistical investigations of extramural trends and related 
    topics; (6) designing, establishing, and maintaining databases to 
    compile and analyze information relevant to policy or program issues; 
    (7) developing and conducting special projects, experiments, and 
    simulations to support planning and evaluation of programs, policies 
    and procedures; (8) serving as a focal point for requests from 
    individual Institutes and Centers for ad hoc statistical reports; (9) 
    supporting NIH budget development by providing financial projections 
    and reports; and (10) providing consultation to CRISP and IMPAC users.
        (2) Under the heading Division of Research Grants (HNG), insert the 
    following:
        Division of Research Grants (HNG). (1) Provides staff support to 
    the Office of the Director, NIH, in the formulation of grant and award 
    policies and procedures; (2) provides central receipt of all PHS 
    applications for research and research training support, and makes 
    initial referral to PHS components; (3) assigns NIH applications to 
    supporting institutes, centers, and divisions and to DRG initial review 
    groups; and (4) provides for scientific review of NIH research grants, 
    National Research Service Awards, and research career development 
    applications.
        Advanced Technology Branch (HNG3). (1) Establishes comprehensive 
    long-range plans for developing, implementing, supporting, and 
    expanding all systems on the DRG LAN and the NIH mainframe relating to 
    DRG extramural activities; (2) conducts studies and analyses for new 
    LAN- and PC-based automatic data processing applications; (3) provides 
    end-user support across NIH/PHS for DRG-developed systems; (4) 
    maintains hardware, software and related on-site services for the PC 
    workstations and LAN for DRG and OD/OER components in the Rockledge 
    Building; (5) serves as the focal point for responding to NIH IRM 
    studies and dissemination of IRM information; (6) manages DRG risk 
    assessments and life cycle planning; and (7) plans for the acquisition 
    of all DRG ADP requirements.
    
        Dated: July 1, 1996.
    Ruth L. Kirschstein,
    Acting Director, NIH.
    [FR Doc. 96-17820 Filed 7-11-96; 8:45 am]
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Published:
07/12/1996
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36737-36739 (3 pages)
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