This PHS generic
clearance request for "partners" and "regulated entities" (and the
enclosed revisions to the Supporting Statement) are approved for
use through 4/97 under the following conditions: 1) PHS provides
OMB with copies of the proposed surveys ten days before
dissemination; and 2) PHS incorporates the attached guidance
"Consider ation for Information Collections of Customer
Satisfaction by Regulato of Regulated Entities" in conducting
surveys of "regulated entities" o "partners."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1997
04/30/1997
19,460
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7,795
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THESE VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER SURVEYS WILL
IMPLEMENT E.O. 12862 WITHIN PHS AMONG OUR "PARTNERS" IN DELIVERY OF
SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. PARTNERS INCLUDE STATE OR LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, RESEARCHERS, AN REGULATED ENTITIES.
RESULTING INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ASSESS STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES IN PROGRAM SERVICES AND TO PLAN AND REDIRECT RESOURCES
AND EFFORTS TO IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY OF
SERVICE
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.