The information collection requirement
is necessary to obtain and record the profesional qualifications of
medical and peer reviews utilized within TRICARE. The form is
included as an exhibit in an appeal or hearing case file as
evidence of the reviewer's professional qualifications to review
the medical documentation contained in the case file.
This is a reinstatement of a
previously approved collection for which approval has expired and
the OMB burden inventory is zero. The burden hours increased from
when the collection was last activated because after reviewing the
collection instrument (DHA 780) and the information needed to
complete the form, we have re-estimated that it takes approximately
20 minutes per response.
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.