Approved for use
through 8/99 under the condition that HCFA immediately incorporates
into the Form HCFA-3042/instructions the disclosure statements
mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. HCFA must provide
OMB the amended Form/instructions for the public record. In
addition, OMB notes that this clearance action does not cover the
rule requirements supporting the HCFA- 3042 and the survey and
certification process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
1,098
0
0
2,196
0
0
0
0
0
The Medicare program requires physical
therapists in an independent practice to meet certain health and
safety requirements. The survey report records the results of an
onsite survey to confirm that the health and safety requirements
are met.
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.