Approved for use
through 1/94 under the condition that the next submis sion for OMB
review includes all current guidelines and clarifying memoranda
reflecting policies to be incorporated into the guidelines and/or
forms at a later date. This action reinstates and extends approval
of the HCFA-1557 and guidelines covered by the last OMB actio dated
8/21/92. In the future, HCFA always should submit supporting
instructions with Forms for PRA review, so OMB reasonably can
evaluate the information collection requirements pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1994
01/31/1994
31,200
0
0
16,848
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY FORM IS AN INSTRUMENT USED
BY THE STATE AGENCY TO RECORD DATA COLLECTED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE
COMPLIANCE WITH CLIA. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR LABORATORY
CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION
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.