Approved for use
through 5/2001 under the condition that the VA immediately
incorporates the new disclosure statements mandated pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. For the public record, the VA must
submit to OMB the revised forms/instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2001
05/31/2001
05/31/2001
519,844
0
512,844
37,079
0
36,496
0
0
0
With these forms and form letters, we
effectively manage the Prosthetics Program. They are used to
determine eligibility, prescribe and authorize prosthetic devices,
as well as to obtain estimates, allow for direct purchase, and
obtain information on loaned devices.
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.