Approved for use
through 4/2000 with the exception that OMB does not agree with HCFA
that the burden associated with clinical and patient records, etc.
can be excluded as Federal burden. Prior to the next submission for
OMB review, HCFA must submit an amended supporting statement and
burden estimate for these requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
04/30/2000
05/31/1997
3,076
0
1,521
9,744
0
5,602
0
0
0
This information is needed to
determine if rural health clinics meet the requirements for
approval for Medicare participation.
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.