Approved until
May 31,1982 on the condition that the VA provide OMB with a list of
items that will be be reduced and/or eliminated during the course
of this fiscal year and will facilitate obtaining the reduced ICB
allowance. In addition, the VA will revise their operating
procedures to allow for the acceptance of a written request, that
is not on this form, to authorize the release of medical
information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1982
05/31/1982
11/30/1981
471,114
0
400,000
78,519
0
66,666
0
0
0
TITLE 38, U.S.C. 4132 PROVIDES FOR THE
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS CONTAINING DRUG ABUSE,
ALCOHOLISM OR ALCOHOL ABUSE OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA INFORMATION. THIS
FORM INSURES UNIFORM COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PERTINENT
LAWS GOVERNING RELEASE OF DRUG, ALCOHOL OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
INFORMATION.
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.