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.