This is a request for a extension of a
currently approved collection. This collection of information is
made necessary by 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.