Approved for use
through 1/2002 under the following condition: Although HCFA has
decided to collect data from a smaller universe of labs, it must
satisfy the remainder of OMB's comments dated 7/22/97. HCFA must
submit to OMB a plan for ensuring an adequate response rates for
this smaller rspondent pool and the evaluation of characteristics
of nonresponse bias. HCFA must also submit to OMB a summary of its
response rate experience over the last three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2003
09/30/2003
08/31/2000
12,500
0
20,000
3,125
0
5,000
0
0
0
To provide an opportunity and a
mechanism for CLIA laboratories surveyed by HCFA or HCFA's agent to
express their satisfaction and concerns about the CLIA survey
process.
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.