IN JUNE 1980 THE
G-740B WAS APPROVED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1980,
"TO ALLOW RRB SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREPARE A CLEARANCE REQUEST TO USE
THE REVISED HCFA/CHAMPUS FORM (THE AMA STANDARD FORM) INSTEAD."
APPROVAL FOR USE OF THE G-740B EXPIRED 9/30/80. USE SINCE THEN HAS
BEEN IN VIOLATION OF LAW (44USC3509). THE NEW HCFA FORM IS
AVAILABLE AND MUST BE USED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. RRB SHOULD QUICKLY
RESUBMIT A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, INCLUDING AN EXPLANATION AND
CATEGORIZATION OF CHANGE IN BURDEN, USING OMB'S ACCOUNTING
TERMS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1980
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THE BOARD ADMINISTERS THE MEDICARE
PROGRAM FOR PERSONS COVERED BY THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT SYSTEM. THE
REQUEST WILL OBTAIN INFORMATION TO BE USED BY THE BOARD'S CARRIER,
TRAVELERS, TO PAY RAILROAD HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR MEDICAL
SERVICES COVERED UNDER PART B OF THE PROGRAM.
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.