The purpose of the program progress
report collection is to collect regular information on the project
progress of the States and QSDEs to enable ONC program and grants
management staff to monitor progress, ensure appropriate and
efficient use of funds, and gather data from all states and QSDEs
that can be aggregated to inform ONC on national progress towards
health information exchange goals. States and QSDEs submitting the
reports will be able to document and attest to program
activities.
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USC 3013 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment
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.