Approval is requested for the
reporting forms used to track the progress of grantees under the
Rural Health Network Grant Program authorized by section 330A of
the Public Health Service Act as amended by the Health Center
Consolidation Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-299). The purpose of the
program is to assist in the planning and development of vertically
integrated networks of health care providers in rural
communities.
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.