This information
collection request is approved on an emergency basis for a period
of 6 months, consistent with CMS' Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
interim final rule. During this time period, CMS will solicit
comment on the additional recordkeeping require- ments and will
take these public comments into account in the development of a
final recordkeeping timeframe for the Drug Rebate Program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
08/31/2006
2,280
0
2,280
54,780
0
54,780
983,000
0
983,000
Section 1927 requires drug
manufacturers to enter into and have in effect a rebate agreement
with the Federal Government for Stat States to receive funding for
drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients.
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.