THE DATA COLLECTED IN THIS REPORT IS
USED TO ASSESS THE MEMBERSHIP, UTILIZATION AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF
OPERATION, QUALIFIED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EFFECTIVE LOAN AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING. THE DATA IS
ALSO USED TO FULFILL SECTIONS 1315 AND 1318 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH
SERVICE ACT REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGRESS.
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:
(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;
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.