UNDER 5 CFR
1320.14[f], OMB REQUIRES THAT HHS INITIATE RULEMAKING TO REVISE
REQUIREMENTS AT 405.1315(F) AND 405.1316(F). SPECIFICALLY, THE
REQUIREMENTS ARE UNNECESARILY PRESCRIPTIVE. IN ADDITION, THE NPRM
SHOULD SOLICIT COMMENTS ON ALL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS IN
SUBPART M
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1985
09/30/1985
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LABORATORIES PARTICIPATING IN MEDICARE
ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THIS INFORMATION IN ORDER TO SHOW
COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLISHED HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
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.