THIS FORM IS USED TO COMPLY WITH
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS OF S.232 AND 242 OF THE NAT'L HOUSING ACT
CERTIFICATES OF NEED AND ASSURANCE OF ENFORCEMENT OF STATE
STANDARDS ARE REQUIRED BY THE STATUTE AS A CONDITION OF PROVIDING
MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR NURSING HOMES AND/OR INTERMEDITATE CARE
FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS. THE FORM IS TO BE USED B STATE AGENCIES
TO REPORT TO HUD.
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.