Federal Register #0906-0082-Revision

HRSA seeks public comment on revised information collection for Faculty Loan Repayment Program

HRSA, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP). - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Department of Health and Human Services - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Revised information collection forms for the FLRP - New forms to verify applicant eligibility and school compliance - Updated terminology to reflect 'vulnerable backgrounds' - Increased estimated burden hours due to more respondents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comments are requested on the burden estimate and other aspects of the information collection - The information will be used to evaluate applicant eligibility and monitor program compliance - No physical products or services are being procured; this is an administrative program revision

Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP). The FLRP provides health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to receive repayment of qualifying educational loans in exchange for a minimum of 2 years of service as faculty at eligible health professions schools. The revised ICR includes new forms to ensure applicant eligibility and compliance, and updates terminology to better reflect vulnerable backgrounds. Public comments are sought on the burden estimate and other aspects of the ICR before submission to OMB.

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