Approved for use
with revised disclosure statement as submitted 12/21/00.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
12/31/2000
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108
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Submission of semi-annual cost reports
allow HCFA to review, compare, and project esrd network costs. The
reports are used as an early warning system to determine whether
the networks are in danger of exceeding the total cost of the
contract. Additionally, HCFA can analyze line item costs to
identify any significant aberations.
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.