THIS DATA IS NECESSARY AS A
RECORDKEEPING DEVICE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL CASE CONTROL AND ALSO
OVERALL WORKLOAD CONTROL AND ANALYSIS. IN ADDITION, SECTION 308(C)
OF P.L. 96-272 REQUIRES THAT EACH STATE AGENC MUST NOTIFY THE
SECRETARY WHENEVER A PROVIDER OR ANY OTHER PERSON IS TERMINATED,
SUSPENDED, OR PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING UNDER THE STAT PLAN. IN
ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THIS P.L., STATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT
THEIR PROVIDER SANCTION ON A FLOW BASIS.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.