Approved for use
through 11/97 with the exception of the dental program application
form which is approved only in concept. When the TPA completes its
design of this form and the accompanying instructions, DoD must
resubmit this package for OMB approval. In addition, the
resubmission of this package should include a more detailed
explanation of why DoD has determined that it is not cost effective
to rely more on the DEERS for static identifi- cation
information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1997
11/30/1997
286,570
0
0
71,640
0
0
0
0
0
The information collection is in
conjunction with a notice of proposed rulemaking. The information
collection requirement is necessary for the Department to implement
the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program as required by Public Law
104-201. The information collected will be used by the Department
to identify the program's applicants and to determine
eligibility.
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.