This information
collection is approved under the following conditions: VA will add
an estimate of the burden associated with this collection and place
the OMB number on the front of the form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1998
03/31/1998
243,000
0
0
99,630
0
0
0
0
0
These forms are used exclusively by
individuals to express their medical treatment determinations. They
are filed in the patient's medical record only. This data is
collected at admission to the medical facility, no submission is
required.
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.