This information
collection request is approved for 6 months, as requested. Should
HHS decide to amend or supplement this application in any way, it
will seek OMB approval of such changes prior to implementing.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2010
6 Months From Approved
50
0
0
14,000
0
0
0
0
0
The purpose of this program, as
authorized by Section 3013 of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act is to provide grants to States and Qualified State
Designated Entities for planning and implementation of
interoperable health information technology. The applications
assist ONC in determining which States and State Designated
Entities meet the requirements for award. Applicants are required
to submit the information in attachment 1 that are associated with
the application process so that ONC may make a determination about
whether to award a cooperative agreement.
The Office of National
Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is requesting
emergency action for this clearance by the Office of Management and
Budget no later than 8/28/09. ONC is requesting emergency
processing procedures for this application because this information
is needed immediately to assure that ARRA funds are used timely and
effectively to support electronic health record adoption which will
improve the health care and quality.
US Code:
42
USC 3013 Name of Law: US Public Health Service Act
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.