Approved for use
through 8/94 with the understanding the this form does not apply to
survey activities enforcing CLIA '88 conditions and standards
pending finalization of the regulations pursuant to the
Administrative Procedure Act. The Department must submit this
package for OMB review if it intends to include such activities
when the CLIA '88 rules are finalized.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1994
08/31/1994
700,000
0
0
116,667
0
0
0
0
0
OBRA '87 REQUIRED REVISION IN THE
SURVEY PROCESS, AND CLIA '88 REQUIRE LABS TO BE SURVEYED AND
CERTIFIED. THIS FORM IS NECESSARY FOR THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION IN ASSISTING IT TO DETERMINE REIMBURSEMENT TO STATE
SURVEY AGENCIES FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME THEY SPE SURVEYING.
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.