CLIA Proficiency Testing (PT) (CMS-10690)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
CMS-10690 Response to comments 01.14.26.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-16	Available
25 12 CMS OMB PT Micro Comments_FInal.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-31	Repair queued
OMB 0938-1357 group letter on CLIA Proficiency Testing Information Collection 12-31-25.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-31	Repair queued
PC_202512-0938-002_123125_105712_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-31	Available
OMB 0938-1357 letter to OMB on CLIA Proficiency Testing 12-18-25.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-18	Available
PC_202512-0938-002_121825_012217_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-18	Available
CMS-10690 Supporting Statement Part A Extension 1.14.26 CLEAN.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-01-16	Available
CMS-10690 Supporting Statement Part A Extension 9-9-25 CLEAN.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-12-02	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
234841	PT Program Reapproval		Modified
234838	Clarification for Reporting of Microbiology Organism Indentification		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0938-1357	ICR Reference No: 202512-0938-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202206-0938-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CMS	Agency Tracking No: CCSQ
Title: CLIA Proficiency Testing (PT) (CMS-10690)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/28/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/02/2025
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	1,335	0	350
Time Burden (Hours)	1,407	0	431
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A. Clarification for Reporting of Microbiology Organism Identification. This information is necessary to ensure that laboratories are reporting proficiency testing (PT) results for microbiology organism identification to the highest level that they report results on patient specimens. The laboratories will provide this information to the PT programs as well as CMS. B. PT Program Reapproval. This information may be needed by CMS should we require a PT program to reapply for approval using the process for initial applications if widespread or systemic problems are encountered during the reapproval process.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 202 353 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 44193	09/12/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 55129	12/01/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Clarification for Reporting of Microbiology Organism Indentification
PT Program Reapproval

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,335	350	0	985	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,407	431	0	976	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The current number of nonwaived laboratories with the specialty of microbiology is 13,265, with 10% being 1,327. In addition, there are only 8 approved proficiency testing programs instead of 9, reducing the hours from 90 to 80. Overall, there was an increase in the number of burden hours from 431 to 1,407.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $451

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/02/2025

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