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 UNNECESSARILY PRESCRIPTIVE. IN ADDITION, THE NPRM
SHOULD SOLICIT COMMENTS ON ALL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS IN
SUBPART M
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1986
05/31/1986
09/30/1985
3,766
0
3,766
38,119
0
16,814
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0
0
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.