The Agency and
OMB have agreed on a wage rate of $15.74 in item 14 of the
Supporting Statement dealing with the Federal Cost Burden. Though
the derivation of this number was somewhat arbitrary on the part of
the Agency, it is reasonable and has been agreed upon as the
appropriate wage rate. This collection request is cleared subject
to those premises.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2003
5,228
0
15,670
2,822
0
3,578
0
0
0
These regulations contain procedures
for QIOs (formally known as PROs) to use in reconsideration of
initial determinations. The information requirements contained in
these regulations are on QIOs to provide information to parties
requesting a reconsideration. These parties will use the
information as guidelines for appeal rights in instances where
issues are still in dispute.
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.
Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 478.18, 478.34, 478.36, and 478.42, QIO Reconsiderations and Appeals