The FDA is implementing the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA) as amended by the Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act (MQSRA) of 1998. The MQSA requires the establishment of a Federal certification and inspection program mammography facilities; regulations and standards for accreditation bodies; and standards for mammography equipment. MQSRA extended the life of MQSA for four years and modified some provisions, most notably requiring mammography facilities to send a lay summary of each examination to the patient. The intent to these regulations is to asure safe, reliable, and......
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.