COST INFORMATION FROM PROTABLE X-RAY
SUPPLIERS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REVIEW
TO DETERMINE COSTS OF FURNISHING AND PAYMENTS FOR PORTABLE X-RAY
SERVICES UNDER PART B OF TITLE XVIII O THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
THIS REVIEW IS MANDATED BY THE OMNIBUS BUDGE RECONCILIATION ACT OF
1989.
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.