The final rule of the Organ
Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) established the
final policies governing the OPTN. This ICR contains application
requirements outlined in the rule regarding application procedures
and policies of the OPTN and membership, designation, and
transplant program requirements. This submission contains burden
associated with the final rule for application for membership in
the OPTN and requirements for membership, including compliance with
OPTN policies and bylaws.
US Code:
42
USC 273 Name of Law: National Organ Transplant Act
US Code: 42
USC 1138 Name of Law: Hospital Protocols for Organ Procurement
and Standards for Organ Procurement Agencies
US Code: 42
USC 274 Name of Law: Organ Procurement and Transplantation
Network
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.