This information
collection request has been withdrawn at CMS' request. CMS is
reminded that approval for this collection will expire in 06/2002,
unless an extension is received.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2002
05/31/2005
06/30/2002
54
0
54
2,160
0
0
0
0
0
Section 1923(a)(2)(D) of the Act
requires the State to provide a description of the methodology is
uses to identify and make payments to DSH hospitals. It also
requires States to submit an annual report to the Secretary
describing the DSH payments made to each hospital.
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.