METHODS WILL BE EVALUATED TO EXPAND
COVERAGE OF THE NATIONAL MASTER FACILITY INVENTORY BEYOND INPATIENT
FACILITIES. FACILITY LISTINGS WILL BE OBTAINED FROM REGULATORY
AGENCIES AND PRIVATE ASSOCIATIONS. CRITER FOR DELINEATING
SURGICENTERS FROM OFFICE-BASED SURGICAL PRACTICE WILL ALSO BE
TESTED IN SAMPLE OF ABOUT 100 SURGICENTERS AND 160
SURGEONS.
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.