Approved without
change for use through 1/2000 under the condi- tion that HCFA
promptly submits these forms and instructions for PRA review upon
finalization of new CLIA regulatory amendments. In addition, HCFA
immediately must incorporate the new disclosure statements into the
forms/instructions as mandated by the Paper- work Reduction Act of
1995. For the public record, HCFA must submit to OMB the
forms/instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
12/31/1996
15,112
0
30,225
16,322
0
16,322
0
0
0
This survey form is an instrument used
by the State agency to record data collected in order to determine
compliance with CLIA. This information is needed for laboratory
certification and recertification.
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.