Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: in the next
submission of this collection of information to OMB for review HHS
shall report on the status of agency efforts to support recognized
electronic signature technology for forms submitted to HHS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
12/31/2005
446,334
0
446,334
1,105,834
0
1,105,834
0
0
0
The Common Rule (56 FR 27003)
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