This is a request for a new
collection. This collection of information is made necessary b the
DHHS Rule entitled "Standards for Privacy of Individually
Identifiable Health Information" ("Privacy Rule") (456 CFR Parts
160 and 164). Considered a covered entity under the Privacy Rule,
the IHS is subject to the Rule and must develop and implement
methods to meet the information collection requirements contained
in the rule.
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.