June 6, 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 12114
Document Number: 2011-13865
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 12114, Continuation Sheet for Item 15 (Additional Information) OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.
Notice of Allocation Availability (NOAA) Inviting Applications for the CY 2011 Allocation Round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program
Document Number: 2011-13864
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This NOAA is issued in connection with the calendar year 2011 tax credit allocation round of the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program, as initially authorized by Title I, subtitle C, section 121 of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-554) and amended by section 221 of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-357), section 101 of the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 108-357), Division A, section 102 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-432), and section 733 of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the Act). Through the NMTC Program, the CDFI Fund provides authority to CDEs to offer an incentive to investors in the form of tax credits over seven years, which is expected to stimulate the provision of private investment capital that, in turn, will facilitate economic and community development in Low-Income Communities. Through this NOAA, the CDFI Fund announces the availability of up to $3.5 billion of NMTC authority authorized by the Act. In this NOAA, the CDFI Fund specifically addresses how an entity may apply to receive an allocation of NMTCs, the competitive procedure through which NMTC Allocations will be made, and the actions that will be taken to ensure that proper allocations are made to appropriate entities.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2003-84
Document Number: 2011-13863
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 2003-84, Optional election to make monthly 706(a) computations.
Update to Notice of Financial Institutions for Which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Has Been Appointed Either Receiver, Liquidator, or Manager
Document Number: 2011-13862
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Corporation) has been appointed the sole receiver for the following financial institutions effective as of the Date Closed as indicated in the listing. This list (as updated from time to time in the Federal Register) may be relied upon as ``of record'' notice that the Corporation has been appointed receiver for purposes of the statement of policy published in the July 2, 1992 issue of the Federal Register (57 FR 29491). For further information concerning the identification of any institutions which have been placed in liquidation, please visit the Corporation Web site at https:// www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html or contact the Manager of Receivership Oversight in the appropriate service center.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 2678
Document Number: 2011-13859
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 2678, Employer/Payer Appointment of Agent.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2011-13857
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2011-13856
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices Having a Digital Television Receiver and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Document Number: 2011-13854
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on April 29, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Zenith Electronics LLC of Lincolnshire, Illinois. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain electronic devices having a digital television receiver and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,598,220 (``the `220 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 5,629,958 (``the `958 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 5,636,251 (``the `251 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist order.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2011-13853
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR Part 61 Licensing Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0135. 3. How often the collection is required: Applications for licenses are submitted as needed. Other reports are submitted annually and as other events require. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Applicants for and holders of an NRC license (to include Agreement State licensees) for land disposal of low-level radioactive waste; and all generators, collectors, and processors of low-level waste intended for disposal at a low-level waste facility. 5. The number of annual respondents: 4. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 5,412 hours (56 hours for reporting [approximately 4.6 hours per response] and 5,356 hours for recordkeeping [approximately 1,339 hours per recordkeeper]). 7. Abstract: 10 CFR part 61 establishes the procedures, criteria, and license terms and conditions for the land disposal of low-level radioactive waste. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements are mandatory and, in the case of application submittals, are required to obtain a benefit. The information collected in the applications, reports, and records is evaluated by the NRC to ensure that the licensee's or applicant's disposal facility, equipment, organization, training, experience, procedures, and plans provide an adequate level of protection of public health and safety, common defense and security, and the environment. Submit, by August 5, 2011, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? The public may examine and have copied for a fee publicly available documents, including the draft supporting statement, at the NRC's Public Document Room, Room O-1F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC's Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc- comment/omb/. The documents will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC- 2011-0114. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods. Electronic comments: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2011-0114. Mail comments to the NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-6258, or by e-mail to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2011-13852
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 354, ``Data Report on Spouse.'' 2. Current OMB approval number: OMB 3150-0026. 3. How often the collection is required: On Occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: NRC contractors, licensees, applicants, and other (e.g. intervenor's) who marry or cohabitate after completing the Personnel Security Forms, or after having been granted an NRC access authorization or employment clearance. 5. The number of annual respondents: 80. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 16 hours. 7. Abstract: NRC Form 354 must be completed by NRC contractors, licensees, applicants who marry or cohabitate after completing the Personnel Security Forms, or after having been granted an NRC access authorization or employment clearance. Form 354 identifies the respondent, the marriage, and data on the spouse and spouse's parents. This information permits the NRC to make initial security determinations and to assure there is no increased risk to the common defense and security. Submit, by August 5, 2011, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? The public may examine and have copied for a fee publicly available documents, including the draft supporting statement, at the NRC's Public Document Room, Room O-1F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc- comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC- 2011-0099. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2011-0099. Mail comments to NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-6258, or by e-mail to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV.
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Biorefinery Assistance Program
Document Number: 2011-13850
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service
With this notice, the Agency is extending the period of time for acceptance of applications for Fiscal Year 2011 program funds available under the Biorefinery Assistance Program, which provides guaranteed loans for the development and construction of commercial- scale biorefineries or for the retrofitting of existing facilities using eligible technology for the development of advanced biofuels.
Minnesota Disaster Number MN-00030
Document Number: 2011-13849
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Minnesota (FEMA-1982-DR), dated 05/10/2011. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 03/16/2011 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/24/2011. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/11/2011. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/10/2012.
Kentucky Disaster Number KY-00039
Document Number: 2011-13848
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1976-DR), dated 05/04/2011. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 04/22/2011 through 05/20/2011. Effective Date: 05/25/2011. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/05/2011. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/06/2012.
Tennessee Disaster Number TN-00053
Document Number: 2011-13847
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-1979-DR), dated 05/09/ 2011. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line, Winds, and Flooding. Incident Period: 04/19/2011 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/26/2011. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/08/2011. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/09/2012.
Kentucky Disaster Number KY-00040
Document Number: 2011-13846
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1976-DR), dated 05/19/2011. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 04/22/2011 through 05/20/2011. Effective Date: 05/26/2011. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/18/2011. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/21/2012.
Gap in Termination Provisions
Document Number: 2011-13845
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions, Copyright Office, Copyright Office, Library of Congress
The Copyright Office is amending its regulations governing notices of termination of certain grants of transfers and licenses of copyright under section 203 of the Copyright Act. The amendments are intended to clarify the recordation practices of the Copyright Office regarding the content of certain notices of termination, and the circumstances under which such notices will be accepted by the Office. In particular, they clarify that the Copyright Office will record section 203 notices of termination of grants for works created after 1977 even when the agreement to make a grant was made before 1978.
Safety Zone; Chelsea St. Bridge Demolition, Chelsea River, Chelsea, MA
Document Number: 2011-13838
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone within the Sector Boston Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone for the demolition of the Chelsea St. Bridge. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the demolition operations. Entering into, transiting through, mooring or anchoring within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or the designated on-scene representative.
Medicaid Program; Payment Adjustment for Provider-Preventable Conditions Including Health Care-Acquired Conditions
Document Number: 2011-13819
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
This final rule will implement section 2702 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue Medicaid regulations effective as of July 1, 2011 prohibiting Federal payments to States under section 1903 of the Social Security Act for any amounts expended for providing medical assistance for health care-acquired conditions specified in the regulation. It will also authorize States to identify other provider- preventable conditions for which Medicaid payment will be prohibited.
Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations
Document Number: 2011-13801
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces the availability of its Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations (Preliminary Plan). Pursuant to Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' which the President issued on January 18, 2011, DHS developed its Preliminary Plan to facilitate the review of existing DHS regulations through the use of retrospective review. DHS is seeking public comment on its Preliminary Plan.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Foreign Acquisition Amendments (DFARS Case 2011-D017)
Document Number: 2011-13797
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to correct several anomalies resulting from recent changes relating to source of ball and roller bearing components, eligibility of Peruvian end products under trade agreements, and participation of foreign contractors in acquisitions in support of operations in Afghanistan.
Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563
Document Number: 2011-13765
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Department of Defense
As part of its implementation of Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' issued by the President on January 18, 2011, the Department of Defense is seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DoD in reviewing its existing regulations to determine whether any such regulations should be modified, streamlined, expanded, or repealed. The purpose of the Department's review is to make the agency's regulatory program more effective and less burdensome in achieving its regulatory objectives. The Department of Defense will continue to work with the public and the business community to determine how its regulations can increase efficiency, transparency, and provide accountability.
Regattas and Marine Parades; Great Lakes Annual Marine Events
Document Number: 2011-13759
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce various local regulations for annual regattas and marine parades in the Captain of the Port Detroit zone from 8 a.m. on June 24, 2011 through 6 p.m. on July 31, 2011. This action is necessary and intended to ensure safety of life on the navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after regattas or marine parades. This rule will establish restrictions upon, and control movement of, vessels in specified areas immediately prior to, during, and immediately after regattas or marine parades. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the regulated areas without permission of the Captain of the Port.
Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan
Document Number: 2011-13754
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is amending the special load line exemption regime for certain river barges operating on Lake Michigan, as established in the final rule published on November 18, 2010. Specifically, the weather restrictions based on Small Craft Advisory conditions are being replaced with the original weather restrictions implemented in 2002 by an interim rule.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Agency Office of the Inspector General (DFARS Case 2011-D006)
Document Number: 2011-13648
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to make some administrative corrections relating to DFARS clause 252.203-7003, Agency Office of the Inspector General.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Reports and Records Under Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
Document Number: 2011-13442
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained in the regulations implementing the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 (PDMA).
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Fire-Resistant Fiber for Production of Military Uniforms (DFARS Case 2011-D021)
Document Number: 2011-13368
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing an interim rule to implement section 821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Section 821 prohibits specification of the use of fire-resistant rayon fiber in solicitations issued before January 1, 2015.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Definition of “Qualifying Country End Product” (DFARS Case 2011-D028)
Document Number: 2011-13367
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing a proposed rule to amend the definition of ``qualifying country end product'' by eliminating the component test for qualifying country end products that are commercially available off-the-shelf items.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (DFARS Case 2010-D020)
Document Number: 2011-13365
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require that offerors represent whether former DoD officials employed by the offeror are in compliance with post-employment restrictions.
Privacy Act of 1974: New System Of Records
Document Number: 2011-13364
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
BBG proposes to add a new system of records to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a), as amended. The primary purposes of the system are: (a) To ensure the safety and security of BBG facilities, systems, or information, and our occupants and uses; (b) To verify that all persons entering federal facilities, using federal information resources, or accessing classified information are authorized to do so; (c) To track and control PIV card issued to persons entering and exiting the facilities using systems, or accessing classified information. This action is necessary to meet the requirements of the Privacy Act to publish in the Federal Register notice of the existence and character of records maintained by the agency (5 U.S.C. 522a(e)(4)).
Federal Travel Regulation; Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances (Taxes); Relocation Allowances (Taxes)
Document Number: 2011-13356
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
GSA is proposing to amend the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by incorporating recommendations of the Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board (GRAB) concerning calculation of reimbursements for taxes on relocation expenses. In addition, this proposed rule alters the process for calculating reimbursements for taxes on extended temporary duty (TDY) benefits to correct errors and to align that process with the proposed changes to the relocation income tax process.
Agency Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems (IPAWS) Inventory
Document Number: 2011-13141
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed revision of a continuing information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the proposed revision of the information collection concerning public alert and warning systems at the Federal, State, territorial, Tribal and local levels of government which is necessary for the inventory and evaluation and assessment of existing public alert and warning resources and their integration with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.
Medicare Program; Five-Year Review of Work Relative Value Units Under the Physician Fee Schedule
Document Number: 2011-13052
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
This proposed notice sets forth proposed revisions to work relative value units (RVUs) and corresponding changes to the practice expense and malpractice RVUs affecting payment for physicians' services. The statute requires that we review RVUs no less often than every 5 years. This is our Fourth Five-Year Review of Work RVUs since we implemented the physician fee schedule (PFS) on January 1, 1992. These revisions to work RVUs are proposed to be effective for services furnished beginning January 1, 2012. These revisions reflect changes in medical practice and coding that affect the relative amount of physician work required to perform each service as required by the statute. The Fourth Five-Year Review of Work includes services that were submitted through public comment and by the Medicare contractor medical directors (CMDs), as well as a number of potentially misvalued codes identified by CMS (that is, Harvard valued codes and codes with Site-of-Service anomalies).
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