THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION IS USED BY
OPM TO DETERMINE IF COMPREHENSI MEDICAL PLANS APPLYING FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEAL BENEFITS PROGRAM MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION. THE SECOND PART OF THIS
CLEARANCE COVERS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED ON TH PLANS
THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE FEHB PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONTRACT
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.