Federal Register #09250777

NIH Requests OMB Approval for Extramural Harassment Web Form Information Collection

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking OMB approval for an information collection initiative: - Purpose: Approval for the NIH Extramural Harassment Web Form information collection - Government Buyer: - Agency: Department of Health and Human Services - Sub-agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - The web form enables extramural institutions to comply with Section 239 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 - Requires notification to NIH within 30 days when principal investigators or key personnel are removed or disciplined due to harassment, bullying, retaliation, or hostile working conditions - Notifications must include: name of the Authorized Organization Representative, name of the individual of concern, description of the concerns, actions taken, and anticipated impact on NIH-funded awards - Estimated annualized burden: 60 hours, with 240 responses per year - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - The request is for a three-year approval period for the information collection

Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted a request for review and approval of the NIH Extramural Harassment Web Form to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This web form assists extramural institutions in complying with Section 239 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, requiring notification to NIH when principal investigators or key personnel are removed or disciplined due to harassment or hostile working conditions. The form serves as a secure and confidential portal for such notifications, which must be submitted within 30 days by the Authorized Organization Representative. The request seeks OMB approval for three years with an estimated annual burden of 60 hours.

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