This information
request is approved by OMB. Prior to the submission of an extension
to this information request, the agency will investigate methods of
electronically receiving the information requested in this
information request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2007
09/30/2007
09/30/2004
480
0
480
15,360
0
480
0
0
0
This information collection will
implement the provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug,
Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 that require
instructions to manufacturers on the submission of average sales
price (ASP) data on Medicare Part B drugs to the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This form will be the tool
used by manufacturers to submit the required data.
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.