THE HCFA-2745 IS COMPLETED BY ALL MEDICARE-APPROVED ESRD TRANSPLANT FACILITIES UPON THE COMPLETION OF A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. THE FORM WAS DESIGNED TO COLLECT DATA CONCERNING TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS AND DONORS. REPORTS OF TRANSPLANTS ARE USED TO PREPARE THE ANNUAL "ESRD PATIENT PROFILE TABLES," WHICH SHOW DEMOGRAPH CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING AND DEAD RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS.
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.