Approved for use
through 12/2002 under the condition that prior to use, HRSA submits
in writing an explanation of how these data requirements fully
satisfy the statutorily- mandated IOM report and the HHS OPTN final
rule published 10/20/99 . In particular, the agency must
demonstrate that these data will fully support UNOS
reporting/disclosure to the Secretary and public as mandated by HHS
regulation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
12/31/1999
376,520
0
285,600
80,362
0
39,970
0
0
152,000
SRTR collects information on
transplant recipients and transplant procedures for an ongoing
evaluation of the scientific and clinical status of organ
transplantation. OPTN must assist in the distribution of organs
equitably among transplant patients nationwide and adopt and use
standards of quality for the acquisition and transportation of
donated organs. The OPTN must maintain a national waiting list of
individuals requiring organ transplants, maintain a computerized
system for matching donor organs with transplant candidates lists,
and operate a 24-hour telephone service to assess the waiting list
and computer....
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.