Although OMB did
not receive public comments on the interim final rule's reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, in light of the significant burden
imposed by these new requirements, OMB requests that HCFA closely
monitors hospitals' implementation progress over the next year.
Findings from this evaluation along with comments on the interim
final rule should be considered in the final rule's development and
reflected in the next submission for PRA review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
6,000
0
0
9,349,760
0
0
0
0
0
UNDER SECTION 1867 OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT, EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
CONDITION AND WOMEN IN LABOR, EFFECTIV AUGUST 1, 1986, HOSPITALS
MAY CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE ONLY IF THEY ARE NOT OUT OF
COMPLIANCE WITH ITS PROVISIONS. WE NEED THESE REPORTS AND
INFORMATION TO PROMOTE UNIFORM AND THOROUGH APPLICATION OF THE
REQUIREMENTS AND TO GATHER INFORMATION RECENTLY REQUESTED BY
CONGRESS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE STATUTE.
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.