Approved. VA
will address any comments regarding the information collection
requirements of the emergency care rule in the preamble to the
final rule and in the next submission of this package to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
241,457
0
0
120,729
0
0
0
0
0
Vets, vet representatives and health
care providers submit this data to request reimbursement from the
federal government for emergency services rendered.
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.