THIS FORM IS UTILIZED BY STATE
AGENCIES IN DETERMINING WHETHER A PHYSICAL THERAPIST IS CONSIDERED
ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AS AN INDEPENDENT PRACTICING
PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
NEITHER REQUIRES NOR SPECIFIES THE INFORMATION TO BE OBTAINED.
STATE AGENCIES ARE FREE TO USE THE FORM AS IS OR TO REVISE IT TO
MEET THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS.
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.