This information
collection is approved through 9-94 under the following conditions:
This submission is in violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The
OMB clearance expired in 9-90. HCFA has been collecting this
information without authority under the Act. In addition, HCFA
failed to adhere to the terms of clearance outlined in the OMB
clearance three years ago. HCFA will immediately submit a revised
version of this form with updates, not the least of which is the
current name of the Department: Health and Human Service. HCFA will
add an estimate of the burden and the OMB number 0938-0481 to the
front of the form. These violations will be included in the 1993
Annual Report to Congress on the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1994
09/30/1994
174,802
0
0
218,503
0
0
0
0
0
ALL MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
SEEKING STERILIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT,
UTILIZING FEDERALLY REQUIRED CONSENT FORM FOR PAYMENT.
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.