INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO OBTAIN
SUFFICIENT DATA TO SUPPORT A QUALITY O CARE REVIEW PROGRAM IN THE
TREATMENT OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE. DATA IS USED BY HEALTH CARE
PLANNING AND DELIVERY ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY IN
DECISION MAKING RESULTING IN IMPROVED PATIENT CAR THE PLANNED,
ORDERLY AND CONTROLLED GROWTH AND COST-EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF
RESOURCES, AND RESEARCH INTO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS.
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.