THE REGULATION ALLOWS STATES TO SEEK
AND OBTAIN WAIVERS FROM USING THE COST AVOIDANCE METHOD OF CLAIMS
PAYMENT WHEN A THIRD PARTY IS LIABLE. THE STATE MUST SUBMIT
DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE THAT IT IS AT LEAS AS COST EFFECTIVE
TO PAY CLAIMS AND SEEK RECOVERY FROM THE THIRD PARTY AS IT IS TO
COST AVOID THE CLAIMS.
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.