This collection is approved for 1 year. Upon resubmission, CMS will provide industry guidance related to the provisions associated with this collection. CMS will consult with OMB prior to issuance of the guidance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2009
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2008
486,000
0
37,400
48,600
0
37,400
0
0
0
CMS is seeking approval for the collection requirements associated with CMS-3017-F (71 FR 17021), which was published on April 5, 2006 and became effective on June 5, 2006. Specifically, we are seeking OMB approval for the following terms of clearance identified in the Notice of Action dated October 16, 2006 of which OMB has requested CMS to monitor the paperwork burden required of providers and suppliers to determine if the paperwork requirements impose any unnecessary burden on the industry and/or need to be revised in order to improve the utility of the information.
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.