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.