The information is needed to identify
individuals who request access to their records, to designate an
individual to receive and rview a record holder's sensitive medical
records, to correct or amend records, to obtain consent from an
individual to release their records to others, to facilitate the
release of the information under the Freedom of Information Act and
to grant waivers or reduction of fees for records. Respondents are
individuals requesting any one or more of the above
actions.
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.