This emergency
submission is approved for use through 6/98 under the condition
that the next submission for OMB review responds to OMB's previous
comments dated May 30, 1997 and allows for full public comment
pursuant to the regular PRA procedures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1998
06/30/1998
12/31/1997
3,600,000
0
3,600,000
900,000
0
900,000
0
0
0
Information collection requirements
will ensure that issuers in the individual market will provide
individuals with documentation necessary to demonstrate prior
credible coverage and ensure States with the flexibility to
implement State alternative mechanisms to protect HIPAA eligible
individuals.
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.