This collection
is approved, as requested for a period of six months. Prior to the
next submission of this package for OMB review, CMS will provide
written responses to OMB for all public comments received regarding
these requirements, whether submitted through the PRA process or as
part of the interim final rule on POV's. CMS will also update OMB
on any planned revisions to the rule intended to address public
comments. OMB expects CMS to promptly respond to public comment via
issuance of a final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
37,400
0
0
37,400
0
0
0
0
0
Through CMS-3017-IFC, the CMS provides
further guidance with respect to the prescribing of and payment for
Power Mobility Devices. This rule defines the term power mobility
devices as power wheelchairs and power operated vehicles. CMS is
seeking approval for the collection requirements associated with
this rule. Specifically, we are seeking OMB approval for the
burdens associated with the doctor#s prescription, and the
transmission of the patient#s medical record from the physician to
the DME supplier, and the recordkeeping requirement imposed on the
suppliers that retain copies of....
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.