THIS FINAL REGULATION GRANTS THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO
ESTABLISH AND CONDUCT A BDLS. THE DATA COLLECTED BY BDLS WILL BE
USED BY SSA TO NOTIFY THE STATES OR AUTHORIZ BLOOD DONATION
FACILITIES THAT CERTAIN BLOOD DONORS MAY BE INFECTED WI HIV.
WITHOUT THIS REGULATORY AUTHORITY, SSA WOULD BE UNABLE TO ADVISE
THE STATES OR AUTHORIZED BLOOD DONATION FACILITIES THAT CERTAIN
DONORS MAY BE HIV INFECTED AND SHOULD SEEK MEDICAL
TREATMENT.
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.