This submission
is approved for use in concept through 7/2001 under the condition
that HCFA addresses the public comments in writing no later than
7/31/2000. After reviewing HCFA's response, OMB may request that
HCFA amend this instrument and/or its burden estimate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
42
0
0
126
0
0
0
0
0
This information is required by Public
Law 95-142 as a condition of participation in the Medicare program.
The FIs and Carriers are contractually required as a condition for
renewal of their contracts to submit to HCFA any ownership and
control interest information.
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.