Approved for use
through 3/2002 under the condition that in the next submission for
OMB review, HCFA continues to provide analysis pertaining to
nonresponse rates (user sessions) and any nonresponse bias. In
addition, HCFA must submit to OMB results of its computer lab
cognitive testing, when available.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
03/31/1999
9,855
0
9,855
986
0
986
0
0
0
HCFA has developed a bounceback form
to obtain feedback from users accessing Medicare and You on
www.medicare.gov that will feed into future changes in Medicare and
You prior to it being sent out nationally in the fall of
1999.
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.