Approved for use through 12/93 under the condition that the next submission reflects changes made through rulemaking subsequent to the final rule with comment on CLIA standards published February 28, 1992. In addition, HCFA must reevaluate the burden imposed by these requirements in light of its experience in implementing CLIA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1993
12/31/1993
199,950
0
0
17,888,923
0
0
0
0
0
CLIA REQUIRES EVERY LABORATORY, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS CONTAINED IN T REGULATION, THAT PERFORMS TESTING ON HUMAN SPECIMENS TO MEET PERFORMAN REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CERTIFIED BY DHHS. THIS RULE IMPLEMENTS T CERTIFICATE, LABORATORY STANDARDS, AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF CLIA
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.