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.