National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery

OMB Control No: 0920-0334	ICR Reference No: 199607-0920-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199309-0920-002
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/06/1996
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/08/1996
Terms of Clearance: Approved for use through 9/99 under the condition that prior to fielding this instrument NCHS explains to OMB why the Medical Abstract forms for this effort differ from the revised abstract forms for other efforts such as the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey which includes hospital outpatient and emer- gency room care. In particular, OMB is interested in why NCHS has not adopted similar injury questions that eventually may facilitate coding to ICD-10 and/or multi-axial systems similar to NOMESCO. As a result of this discussion, OMB may request that NCHS amend the abstract forms for this year or future years. In evaluating such an amendment, OMB also will consider the importance of longitudinal analysis by facility type and between NCHS' provider-based surveys. Also, prior to the next submission for OMB review, NCHS must brief OMB on the status of its efforts to include its series of provider-based surveys in the Department's Data Consolidation initiative. Finally, OMB encourages NCHS to continue its analytic contributions to policymaking throughout the Department (in particular providing HCFA its survey expertise and analysis based on provider surveys.) OMB continues to evaluate the practical utility of these provider-based surveys in terms of their impact on the rigor and quality of HHS policy development.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1999	09/30/1999	12/31/1996
Responses	134,213	0	176,320
Time Burden (Hours)	19,209	0	25,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery provides detailed information on the soci-demographics of ambulatory surgery, the volume of various procedures, and the diagnoses of persons being treated in hospital-based and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers. These data will be available in written reports and on public use tapes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	134,213	176,320	0	0	-42,107	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	19,209	25,000	0	0	-5,791	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 07/08/1996

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