UNDER 5 CFR 1320.14[f], OMB REQUIRES THAT HHS INITIATE RULEMAKING TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS AT 405.2112[b][2], 405.2112[f], 405.2114, AND 405.2136[b][4],[c],[d], and [e]. SPECIFICALLY, THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE UNNECESSARILY PRESCRIPTIVE. IN ADDITION, THE NPRM SHOULD SOLICIT COMMENTS ON ALL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS IN SUBPART U.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1985
12/31/1985
1,300
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0
72,312
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NEEDED TO ENCOURAGE PROPER DISTRIBUTION AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF ESRD TREATMENT RESOURCES WHILE MAINTAINING OR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF CARE BY PHYSICIANS AND FACILITIES.
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.