end to make any
follow-up contacts with non-responding physicians. PHS must submit
to OMB information of the response rate from the initial contacts
and obtain OMB approval, before non-respondents may be
re-contacted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1982
03/31/1982
2,400
0
0
600
0
0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO
PROVIDE DATA TO ESTABLISH A TARGET FOR PRECISION OF LABORATORY
RESULTS THAT IS ADEQUATE FOR MEDICAL CARE WITHOUT BEING
UNREALISTICALLY STRINGENT. PHYSICIANS WILL BE ASKED WHA LABORATORY
RESULTS WOULD PROMPT THEM TO ACT IN GIVEN HYPOTHETICAL
SITUATIONS.
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.