Approved for use
through 02/98 with the understanding that the next submission for
OMB review will: 1) provide estimates of the burden imposed by
standard laboratory procedures (such as in sections 493.1105 --
Test requisition, 493.1107 - Test records, and 493.1109 -- Test
report) since these procedures are referenced in Federal
regulations and thus should be considered Federally imposed; and 2)
provide estimates of particularly burdensome requirements such as
cytotechnologist work load reporting in section 493.1257 --
Cytology and quality control procedures set forth in section
493.1217 -- Calibration and calibration verification.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
149,700
0
0
17,888,923
0
0
0
0
0
CLIA REQUIRES EVERY LABORATORY, WITH
CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS CONTAINED IN T REGULATION, THAT PERFORMS TESTING
ON HUMAN SPECIMENS TO MEET PERFORMAN REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE
CERTIFIED BY DHHS. THIS RULE IMPLEMENTS T CERTIFICATE, LABORATORY
STANDARDS, AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF CLIA
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.