AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AMBULATORY
SURGICAL CENTER PAYMENT RATE SURVEY, HCFA-452, EXPIRED SEPTEMBER
30, 1992. HOWEVER, OUR DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS FOR RATE UPDATING
AFTER 1992 ARE INCOMPLETE. THEREFORE, WE AR REQUESTING THAT PART II
OF THIS TWO PART SURVEY INSTRUMENT BE REINSTAT TO GATHER NEW COST
INFORMATION.
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.