We have extended
approval for this collection for less than the period requested for
the following reason: HCFA should work with FDA, which recently
published interim final rules requiring the accreditation of all
mammography facilities in the country, to develop uniform Federal
information collection instruments for all mammography facilities.
Th effort will prevent duplication of information requested from
such facilities.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1995
01/31/1995
10,000
0
0
2,500
0
0
0
0
0
THE SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES
DATA REPORT FORM IS A FACILITY IDENTIFICATION AND SCREENING FORM
USED TO INITIATE THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR SUPPLIERS OF
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES AND TO DETERMI IF THE SUPPLIER HAS
THE MINIMAL REQUIRED PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN T MEDICARE
PROGRAM. THE FORM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE DATE AND TYPE OF FEDER SURVEY
CONDUCTED AND THE INDIVIDUAL AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL
CONDUCTING
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.