AS INDICATED IN
CHRISTOPHER DEMUTHS JANUARY 4, 1983, LETTER TO DALE SOPPER, ANY
FORM PRESCRIBED FOR USE BY HHS AS PART OF AN INFORMATION COLLECTION
MUST SHOW A CURRENT OMB NUMBER. SINCE HHS REQUIRES STATE INSPECTION
AGENCIES OR OTHER PERSONS TO USE THE HCFA 1537A, IT MAY ONL BE USED
IF IT REFLECTS A CURRENT OMB NUMBER. THIS CLEARANCE REQUEST I
THEREFORE NOT APPROVED SINCE IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF
THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT IN THAT HHS IS PROPOSING TO REVISE THE
HCFA 1537A BY REMOVING THE OMB NUMBER.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1982
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INFORMATION FROM THIS FORM IS USED TO
DETERMINE WHETHER A PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
BY STATE AGENCIES. THE INFORMATION FROM THIS FORM IS ALSO USED TO
PRODUCE REPORTS ON PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TO EVALUATE THE
PERFORMANCE OF STATE AGENCIES.
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.