THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT
PROVIDES FOR ATTORNEY FEE AWARDS TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, SMALL
BUSINESSES, AND OTHER SMALL ORGANIZATIONS WHO PREVAIL AGAINST
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. THIS RULE
IMPLEMENTS THAT ACT FOR COVERED ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS IN HHS. IT
PRESCRIBES APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR SUCH PREVAILING
PARTIES.
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.