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coordinates the work of the Center; (2)

provides advisory and consultative

services on NIH grant and award

programs to NIH components, advisory

councils, and grantee institutions; (3)

directs the evaluation of the status of

support and accomplishments in

selected research areas; (4) directs the

development of the scientific review

mission of the Center, (5) directs the

search for the most qualified and

representative individuals to serve as

members of initial review groups; and

(6) directs the Center’s program to

provide equal employment

opportunities, upward mobility, and

employee training.

Office of Policy and Analysis (NG12,

formerly HNG12). (1) Serves as principal

advisor to the Center Director, IC

Associate Director for Extramural

Programs, and the NIH Deputy Director

for Extramural Research on matters

pertaining to the disposition of

applications for research grants and

manpower development programs; (2)

participates in and contributes to NIH

top level policy planning, development

and coordination of policy and

procedures for the extramural programs

of NIH; (3) monitors broad policy issues

surrounding the field of scientific

review; (4) develops and analyzes

scientific review policy of significance

to the NIH; (5) conducts legislative

analyses; and (6) prepares reports and

develops responses to congressional

inquires.

Office of Planning and Outreach

(NG13, formerly HNG13). (1) Formulates

and coordinates the Center’s strategic

planning activities and participates in

the development of Center-wide goals

and program plans; (2) analyzes Center

goals and program plans and

recommends appropriate allocation of

resources to realize these goals; (3)

conducts relevant public affairs

activities, deals with the press, media,

and other communications

organizations, collaborates with a

variety of entities (within and outside

NIH) to enhance knowledge and

awareness of CSR’s mission; (4)

provides liaison with other IC staff,

other Federal agencies, and scientific

and professional groups within the

extramural research community; and (5)

provides liaison with international

groups and develops requested training

programs for them.

Division of Molecular and Cellular

Mechanisms (NG2, formerly HNG2). (1)

Conducts the scientific merit review of

biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry,

cell development and function, genetics,

immunology, infectious diseases, and

microbiology research grant

applications submitted to NIH; (2)

coordinates with the Division of Receipt

and Referral to assure the appropriate

assignment of applications to the Initial

Review Groups of the Division; (3)

administers the scientific review groups

that provide scientific review of

research grant, fellowship, and research

career development applications; (4)

recommends policies and procedures

governing NIH extramural activities

related to the scientific and technical

review of applications within the

purview of the Division; (5) provides

recommendations on each application

to the appropriate Institute and/or

National Advisory Council; (6) reviews

the state-of-the-art and identifies

research needs in the scientific

disciplines represented by the Division;

and (7) performs on-site assessments of

the research capabilities of applicants.

Division of Physiological Systems

(NG4, formerly HNG4). (1) Conducts the

scientific merit review of

cardiovascular, endocrinology and

reproductive, musculoskeletal and

dental, nutritional and metabolic,

neurological, pathophysiological, and

sensory sciences research grant

applications submitted to NIH; (2)

coordinates with the Division of Receipt

and Referral to assure the appropriate

assignment of applications to the Initial

Review Groups of the Division; (3)

administers the scientific review groups

that provide scientific review of

research grant, fellowship, and research

career development applications; (4)

recommends policies and procedures

governing NIH extramural activities

related to the scientific and technical

review of applications within the

purview of the Division; (5) provides

recommendations on each application

to the appropriate Institute and/or

National Advisory Council; (6) reviews

the state-of-the-art and identifies

research needs in the scientific

disciplines represented by the Division;

and (7) performs on-site assessments of

the research capabilities of applicants.

Division of Clinical and PopulationBased Studies (NG5, formerly HNG5).

(1) Conducts the scientific merit review

of AIDS and related research,

biobehavioral and social sciences,

health promotion and disease

prevention, oncology, surgery, radiology

and bioengineering research grant

applications submitted to NIH; (2)

coordinates with the Division of Receipt

and Referral to assure the appropriate

assignment of applications to the Initial

Review Groups of the Division; (3)

administers the scientific review groups

that provide scientific review of

research grant, fellowship, and research

career development applications; (4)

recommends policies and procedures

governing NIH extramural activities

related to the scientific and technical

review of applications within the

purview of the Division; (5) provides

recommendations on each application

to the appropriate Institute and/or

National Advisory Council; (6) reviews

the state-of-the-art and identifies

research needs in the scientific

disciplines represented by the Division;

and (7) performs on-site assessments of

the research capabilities of applicants.

Division of Receipt and Referral (NG7,

formerly HNG7). (1) Receives and

reviews applications for PHS research

and training support to determine

referral to the appropriate PHS health

agencies and to the appropriate NIH

initial review groups; (2) develops

criteria for determining appropriate

assignment of grant applications within

the PHS by program areas and by

competencies of review groups; (3)

proposes uniform instructions to

applicants for proper preparation of

applications; and (4) extracts and

records preliminary data from such

applications and serves as information

center for applications pending review.

Division of Management Services

(NG8, formerly HNG8). (1) Advises the

Director, CSR, on administrative

matters; (2) plans and directs

management functions of the Center

including administrative services,

personnel management, financial

management, committee management,

information technology services,

procurement, management analysis, and

preparation of reports and statistics

related to Center activities; (3) evaluates

developments in administrative

management and their implications on

the Center’s mission; (4) develops

policies on administrative management

and prepares and issues procedures and

guidelines for implementation of

administrative policies; and (5) serves as

the Center focal point for coordination

of activities with NIH and DHHS offices

and other Federal agencies.

Dated: August 25, 1997.

Harold Varmus,

Director, National Institutes of Health.

[FR Doc. 97–23744 Filed 9–8–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4140–01–M

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR–4263–N–22]

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Administration, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The proposed information

collection requirement described below

has been submitted to the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) for

review, as required by the Paperwork

Reduction Act. The Department is

soliciting public comments on the

subject proposal.

DATES: Comments due date: October 9,

1997.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are

invited to submit comments regarding

this proposal. Comments must be

received within thirty (30) days from the

date of this Notice. Comments should

refer to the proposal by name and/or

OMB approval number should be sent

to: Joseph F. Lackey, Jr., OMB Desk

Officer, Office of Management and

Budget, Room 10235, New Executive

Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kay F. Weaver, Reports Management

Officer, Department of Housing and

Urban Development, 451 7th Street,

Southwest, Washington, DC 20410,

telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a

toll-free number. Copies of the proposed

forms and other available documents

submitted to OMB may be obtained

from Ms. Weaver.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Department has submitted the proposal

for the collection of information, as

described below, to OMB for review, as

required by the Paperwork Reduction

Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

The Notice lists the following

information: (1) The title of the

information collection proposal; (2) the

office of the agency to collect the

information; (3) the OMB approval

number, if applicable; (4) the

description of the need for the

information and its proposed use; (5)

the agency form number, if applicable;

(6) what members of the public will be

affected by the proposal; (7) how

frequently information submissions will

be required; (8) an estimate of the total

number of hours needed to prepare the

information submission including

number of respondents, frequency of

response, an hours of response; (9)

whether the proposal is new, an

extension, reinstatement, or revision of

an information collection requirement;

and (10) the names and telephone

numbers of an agency official familiar

with the proposal and of the OMB Desk

Officer for the Department.

Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as

amended.

Dated: September 2, 1997.

David S. Cristy,

Director, Information Resources, Management

Policy and Management Division.

Title of Proposal: Previous

Participation Certificate.

Office: Housing.

OMB Approval Number: 2502–0118.

Description of the Need for the

Information and Its Proposed Use: The

information collection is used for

protecting HUD’s Multifamily Housing

programs by ensuring only responsible

individuals and organizations

participate. HUD will use this form to

evaluate the performance of applicants

in handling their financial, legal, and

administrative, obligations, i.e. their

timeliness and satisfactory response.

Respondents such as owners, managers,

consultants, general contractors and

nursing home operators and

administrators will be subject to review.

Form Number: HUD–2530 and USDA

Farmer’s Home 1944–37.

Respondents: Individuals or

households, business or other for-profit,

and not-for-profit Institutions.

Frequence of Submission: On

occasion.

Reporting Burden:

Number of

respondents × Frequency ofresponse × Hour perresponse = Burdenhours

Information Collection ............................................................................ 4,300 1 .50 2,150

Total Estimated Burden Hours: 2,150.

Status: Extension, changes.

Contact: Rick Young, HUD, (202) 708–

3776 x2084; Joseph F. Lackey, Jr., OMB,

(202) 395–7316.

Dated: September 2, 1997.

[FR Doc. 97–23756 Filed 9–8–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4210–01–M

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR–4263–N–21]

Submission for OMB Review:

Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Administration, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The proposed information

collection requirement described below

has been submitted to the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) for

review, as required by the Paperwork

Reduction Act. The Department is

soliciting public comments on the

subject proposal.

DATES: Comments due date: October 9,

1997.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are

invited to submit comments regarding

this proposal. Comments must be

received within thirty (30) days from the

date of this Notice. Comments should

refer to the proposal by and/or OMB

approval number and should be sent to:

Joseph F. Lackey, Jr., OMB Desk Officer,

Office of Management and Budget,

Room 10235, New Executive Office

Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kay F. Weaver, Reports Management

Officer, Department of Housing and

Urban Development, 451 7th Street,

Southwest, Washington, DC, telephone

(202) 708–0050. This is not a toll-free

number. Copies of the proposed forms

and other available documents

submitted to OMB may be obtained

from Ms. Weaver.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Department has submitted the proposal

for the collection of information, as

described below, to OMB for review, as

described below, to OMB for review, as

required by the Paperwork Reduction

Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

The Notice lists the following

information: (1) The title of the

information collection proposal; (2) the

office of the agency to collect the

information (3) the OMB approval

number, if applicable; (4) the

description of the need for the

information and it proposed use; (5) the

agency form number, if applicable; (6)

what members of the public will be

affected by the proposal; (7) how

frequently information submissions will

be required; (8) an estimate of the total

number of hours needed to prepare the

information submission including

number of respondents, frequency of

response, and hours of response; (9)

whether the proposal is new, an

extension, reinstatement, or revision of

an information collection requirements;

and (10) the names and telephone

numbers of an agency official familiar

with the proposal and of the OMB Desk

Officer for the Department.

Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as

amended.