These regulations specify requirements
for opioid treatment programs, which must apply for certification
and adhere to recordkeeping, disclosure and reporting
specifications. In addition, entities that wish to become
accreditation bodies under the regulations must apply to and obtain
approval from SAMHSA. Such bodies must develop and submit
accreditation elements for SAMHSA acceptance. Upon designation as
an accreditation body, entities must keep certain records of
accreditation surveys and submit them to SAMHSA.
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.