The information collection
requirements, as discussed in the supporting statement, are needed
to implement the Medicare and Medicaid CfCs for 5,100 ambulatory
surgical centers.
Changes to the burden are a
reflection of the increase in the number of Medicare certified ASCs
at this time compmared to the previous collection and the changes
in currenty average hourly rate fro medical professionals used in
the calculations.
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.