THE INFORMATION IS VITAL FOR
ESTIMATING THE EFFECTS OF TARGETING AND THE NET IMPACT ON
PARTICIPATION OF CHANGES IN REIMBURSEMENT. IT WILL PROVIDE A DATA
BASE THAT CAN BE USED TO DECIDE HOW TO ALLOCATE RESOURC WITHIN AND
ACROSS PROGRAMS. IT WILL HELP TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
IN THE PROGRAM, TO STREAMLINE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES AND TO
DETERMINE IF MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION IS DESIRABLE.
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.