Although OMB has
outstanding questions regarding this form, since the form expired
in 11/92, a limited approval is granted through 3/96. This approval
should allow VA adequate time to schedule a meeting or conference
call with OMB to discuss the specific changes made to these forms
since the last OMB clearance and VA's procedures for protecting the
privacy of respondents. This briefing or meeting must occur prior
to resubmission for OMB review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1996
03/31/1996
36,000
0
0
6,000
0
0
0
0
0
The medical information collected on
the blood donor's medical history is used by the hospital medical
personnel in the blood bank to determine if a prospective volunteer
blood donor is free from illnesses that might cause harm to a VA
patient if transfused with the donor's blood.
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.