Approved for use
through 12/94 under the condition that no later than 94, HCFA
describes to OMB its plans to amend existing CLIA regulations and
surveyor guidelines to streamline burdensome, unnecessary
information collection burdens imposed on clinical laboratories
(e.g., through reliance on updated certifications, etc.)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1995
01/31/1995
31,200
0
0
15,600
0
0
0
0
0
THIS FORM IS USED TO DETERMINE
LABORATORY COMPLIANCE WITH THE PERSONNE REQUIREMENTS UNDER CLIA.
THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR LABORATORY CERTIFICATION AND
RECERTIFICATION.
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.