Reinstated for a
short term of 6 months to allow HHS further time to promulgate a
proposed rule governing provider enrollment that will include a PRA
solicitation on these forms and their practical utility in the
rule's context. This OMB condition should be considered in
conjunction with OMB's comments dated 9/25/2001.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2002
11/30/2002
274,000
0
0
642,000
0
0
0
0
0
This information is needed to enroll
providers and suppliers into the Medicare program by identifying
the, and verifying their qualifications and eligibility to
participate in Medicare, and to price and pay their
claims.
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.