Approved
consistent with OMB conversations with VA. Respondents are not
obliged to use a particular form for this collection of information
however guidance regarding the submission of information is
provided through VA manuals. If VA does decide to require a specfic
form in future this collection shall be resubmitted to OMB for
review as a revision.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2008
05/31/2008
04/30/2005
376,000
0
240,000
94,000
0
60,000
0
0
0
Disclosure requirements imposed on
non-VA physicians to insure that patients have sufficient
information to provide educated and informed consent for medical
procedures.
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.