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OMB Control No:
0990-0473
ICR Reference No:
202609-0990-002
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202303-0990-001
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/HHSDM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Subpart C Research Certification Form
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
09/16/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2026
Responses
85
65
Time Burden (Hours)
85
65
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is requesting a three-year extension, without changes, for the currently approved collection for the OMB No. 0990-0473, HHS Subpart C Certification Form. The current form is approved through October 31, 2026. The purpose of the form is to provide a simplified, standardized procedure for institutions to electronically submit subpart C research certifications to OHRP in order to meet the regulatory requirements for including prisoners in non-exempt human subjects research that is conducted or supported by HHS. The form also simplifies the internal process used by OHRP to review and record such certifications, resulting in faster processing while reducing unnecessary and burdensome staff time. Respondents for this collection are institutions or organizations operating Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that have enrolled or are planning to enroll prisoners in human subjects research conducted or supported by HHS.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC Section 289
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 40543
07/02/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 58686
09/16/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Subpart C Research Certification Form
0990-0473
HHS Subpart C Certification Form
Subpart C Research Certification Form
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
85
65
0
35
-15
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
85
65
0
35
-15
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The burden calculation has been adjusted to account for the number of institutions that submitted for certifications, average responses per institution annually, and the time required to complete a certification. We estimate that an average of forty institutions will submit certifications: thirty-five of the institutions will submit two certifications (35 x 2= 70); five of the forty institutions will submit three certifications (5 x 3= 15); and that each certification will require 1 hour to complete, accounting for the estimated 85 response burden hours. This represents an increase in annual burden hours of 20 hours compared to the previously approved burden. The change accounts for agency adjustments based on data on the number of institutions that submitted certifications.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$137,701
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Natalie Klein 301 284-2272 natalie.klein@hhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
09/16/2026
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