This extension
of the HCFA-209 is approved for use through 1/2000 under the
condition that HCFA immediately incorporates the disclosure
statements into the forms/instructions as mandated by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. For the public record, HCFA must submit to
OMB the revised forms/instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
01/31/1997
13,125
0
26,250
6,563
0
13,125
0
0
0
This form is used by the State agency
to determine a laboratory's compliance with personnel
qualifications under CLIA. This information is needed for a
laboratory's CLIA certification and recertification.
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.