This ICR is approved on the understanding that it is an extension of a previously approved collection, not a revision. As such, approval is also contingent on the understanding that HRSA has fulfilled all previous terms of clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2007
388,628
0
559,762
131,473
0
84,057
0
0
0
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR) collect information on transplant recipients and transplant procedures in accordance with Section 372 of the Public Health Service Act. This information is required for to monitor and evaluate the scientific and clinical status of organ transplantation, and to ensure the distribution of organs equitably among transplant patients nationwide and adopt and use standards of quality for the acquisition and transportation of donated organs. The OPTN must maintain a national waiting list of individuals requiring organ transplants and maintain a computerized system for matching donor organs its transplant candidates list.
US Code:
42 USC 274
Name of Law: Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network
US Code:
42 USC 273
Name of Law: Organ Procurement Organizations
US Code:
42 USC 274a
Name of Law: Scientific Registry
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.