Approved for use
through 11/92 under the condition that the next HCFA-1961 submitted
for OMB review incorporates the burden disclosure statement
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1992
11/30/1992
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THE HCFA-1961 WILL BE USED BY MEDICARE
INTERMEDIARIES, CARRIERS, STATE AGENCIES AND ESRD NETWORKS TO ORDER
MEDICARE FORMS AND PROGRAM MANUAL FROM THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION.
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.