This information
collection request is approved consistent with the following terms
of clearance: (1) CMS must ensure that all respondents are informed
of the collection's OMB number, expiration date and PRA burden
statement & (2)CMS must revise the race response categories to
delete "Hispanic or Latino American." The previous question
addresses ethnicity.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
10,800
0
0
2,700
0
0
0
0
0
CMS will collect information 3 times
during its fall media campaigns to assess the campaign. CMS will
conduct the survey via telephone, visits to our Web site, and by
monitoring of our 1-800-MEDICARE number.
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.