We are not
reinstating OMB approval for FDA's use of the cardiac pacemaker
registry data for these following reasons: 1) As FDA admits, its
need for the data in the registry has been eliminated due to the
medical device tracking and reporting requirements it has
promulgated. 2) HCFA will continue to be required to collect this
information as a result of P.L. 98-369, a collection approved under
OMB number 093 0436. FDA can obtain any information it needs
through existing collections. FDA should continue to seek the
legislative changes necessary to end the duplicative NCPR
requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1993
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THIS DATA COLLECTION WILL COLLECT
INFORMATION FROM PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS WHO PERFORM
MEDICARE-COVERED PACEMAKER PROCEDURES. THE INFORMATION IS FOR THE
CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED PACEMAKER REGISTRY.
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.