This change request is approved, consistent with justification provided. Previous terms of clearance remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2010
02/28/2010
02/28/2010
50
0
50
14,000
0
14,000
0
0
0
The purpose of this program, as authorized by Section 3013 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is to provide grants to States and Qualified State Designated Entities for planning and implementation of interoperable health information technology. The applications assist ONC in determining which States and State Designated Entities meet the requirements for award.
Applicants are required to submit the information in attachment 1 that are associated with the application process so that ONC may make a determination about whether to award a cooperative agreement.
The Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is requesting emergency action for this clearance by the Office of Management and Budget no later than 8/28/09. ONC is requesting emergency processing procedures for this application because this information is needed immediately to assure that ARRA funds are used timely and effectively to support electronic health record adoption which will improve the health care and quality.
US Code:
42 USC 3013
Name of Law: US Public Health Service Act
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.