Approved for use
through 12/96 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review incorporates all amendments to CLIA rules that have been
finalized by that date. In addition, as soon as possible, HCFA
should submit a correction worksheet that splits the 420,000 hr.
burden reduction between reduction in the number of respondents and
suspension of the HCFA-114. Upon receipt of this more detailed
explanation, OMB will adjust the burden hours associated with this
package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
06/30/1995
16,000
0
0
440,000
0
440,000
0
0
0
FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY CERTIFICATION,
THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY ENTITIES PERFORMING LABORATORY
TESTING ON HUMAN SPECIMENS FOR HEALTH PURPOSES. THIS INFORMATION 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.