OMB does not
find the agency's emergency justification compelling since the PRA
specifically requires the agency to undergo a review process prior
to implementation of an information collection. The agency's wish
to implement immediately does not automatically translate into a
need. However, given that the agency has already implemented the
form, in violation of the PRA, through a pilot program, OMB grants
the request for emergency processing. All pilot programs in which
10 or more persons participate are covered by the PRA. Prior to
future submission, the agency must reexamine its compliance with
the Privacy Act and ensure the all respondents are adequately
informed of the routine uses of this collection. The routine uses
must be specifically detailed on or with the form. Cross-references
to materials not immediately available to the respondent are not a
suitable substitute. In addition, the agency may not require the
respondent to provide the Social Security Number in the absence of
specific statutory authorization to require it. The purpose for
collecting the Social Security Number must be disclosed on the
form, whether providing it is mandatory or voluntary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
12,000
0
0
3,000
0
0
0
0
0
Forms are used by the Health Promotion
Program of the Office of Medical Services. They become part of the
individual's medical record and are used by the Examination and
Clearance Sections medical personnel to enable medevac assignment
decisions to be made. Upon completion by the individual, medically
confidential information is included that should not be transmitted
via the Intranet or Internet. By law, they can be reviewed only be
the individual and his or her designated caregiver unless expressed
written permission is granted by the examinee.
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.