Approved for use
through 3/95 unless the implementing CLIA regulations are amended,
in which case HCFA should revise this application as appropriate
and resubmit it with the amended CLIA regulations for OMB review as
soon as possible. No later than 4/94, HCFA should brief OMB on the
status of its evaluation of the impacts of CLIA, including the
incidence and characteristics of laboratory closings.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1995
06/30/1995
12/31/1993
80,000
0
320,000
440,000
0
826,667
0
0
0
THESE FORMS, HCFA 114 AND HCFA 116,
MUST BE COMPLETED BY ENTITIES PERFORMING LABORATORY TESTING ON
HUMAN SPECIMENS FOR HEALTH PURPOSES. THE INFORMATION ON THESE FORMS
IS VITAL TO THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS.
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.