Approved for use
through 12/94 under the condition that no later than 3/94, HCFA
describes to OMB its plans to amend existing CLIA regulatio 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
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
31,200
0
0
7,800
0
0
0
0
0
THIS FORM IS COMPLETED BY STATE SURVEY
AGENCIES. THE INFORMATION FROM THIS FORM WILL BE USED BY HCFA
REGIONAL OFFICE PERSONNEL TO MAKE DECISIONS CONCERNING CLIA
CERTIFICATION, RECERTIFICATION, AND LIMITATIONS OF LABORATORY
SERVICES.
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.