THE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OF THE USFMG
POPULATION IN THE LAST DECADE INCREASED THEIR IMPORTANCE AS A
PHYSICIAN MANPOWER SOURCE. INFO. ON THIS POPULATION OF PHYSICIANS
IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. SUCH INFO. WI ASSIST HRA IN DEFINING THE
ROLE OF USFMG'S, ASSESSING THE DEGREE TO WHICH THEY MEET
GEOGRAPHICAL AND SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION, NEEDS, & DEVELOPING
POLICIES THAT WILL MAXIMIZE THE UTILITY OF USFMG'S AS A PHYSICIAN
SUPPLY SOURCE.
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.