THIS CLEARANCE
REQUEST IS NOT APPROVED SINCE IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH T TERMS OF
THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. THE CURRENT COLLECTION ENTITLED THE
HOSPITAL SURVEY REPORT FORM INCLUSIVE OF THE HCFA 1537 AND 1514 MA
CONTINUE IN USE THROUGH APRIL 1983.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1982
04/30/1983
12/31/1982
1,026
0
1,026
23,598
0
23,598
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION IS USED TO
DETERMINE WHETHER A HOSPITAL MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AS STATED IN 42 CFR
405.1020.-1034. THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED BY STATE AGENCIES AND
USED TO PROCURE REPORTS ON PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TO EVALUATE STATE
AGENCY PERFORMANCE.
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.