OMB clears this
waiver guideline booklet under the condition that HCFA immediately
begins including with the packet a copy of the burden statement as
mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act. HCFA has not been
including the statement, which is a violation of the PRA. The
Agency will be cited in the next ICB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
09/30/2000
25
0
50
2,000
0
4,000
0
0
0
The information is intended to provide
guidance to individuals responsible for the preparation of waiver
cost estimates for HCFA demonstrations, these estimates are used in
analysis of potential costs and benefits associated with
implementing a proposed policy.
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.