The information
collection provisions associated with the NPRM for the National
Practitioner Data Bank are not approved at this time. VA is
examining public comment in response to this NPRM. The preamble to
the final rule will address how the agency has addressed comment
related to minimizing the burden of this collection while
maximizing its utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Used to determine if a malpractice
payment is made related to substandard care, professional
incompetence or professional misconduct on the part of the
physician.
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.