Approved consistent with SAMHSA memo submitted to OMB 08/02/04.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2007
08/31/2007
08/31/2004
1,760,526
0
1,485,000
353,349
0
259,876
87,000
0
73,000
Statutes require Federally conducted, regulated, or directly or indirectly assisted alcohol and drug abuse programs to keep patient records confidential. Information requirements are (1) written disclosure to patients, and (2) documenting "medical personnel" status of recipients of a disclosure to meet a medical emergency.
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.