Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), 74018-74019 [05-24046]

Download as PDF 74018 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 239 / Wednesday, December 14, 2005 / Notices Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than December 29, 2005. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303: The Savannah Bancorp, Inc., Savannah, Georgia; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Harbourside Community Bank, Hilton Head, South Carolina (in organization), and thereby engage in operating a savings association pursuant to section 225.28(b)(4)(ii) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 9, 2005. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 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[FR Doc. 05–24087 Filed 12–12–05; 2:22 pm] BILLING CODE 6760–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:29 Dec 13, 2005 Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10117–10118– 10119–10135–10136] Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments to regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency review because the collection of this information is needed before the expiration of the normal time limits under OMB’s regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an Administration Initiative. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because a statutory deadline under the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) would be missed. Title II of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) modified and re-named the existing Medicare+Choice (M+C) program established under Part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The program is now called the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. Although some MMA program changes are already in effect, several new features AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 will take effect beginning with the 2006 contract year. These new features include authority for new MA regional plans to be organized as regional preferred provider organizations (RPPOs). The MMA also amended the Social Security Act to introduce a new process for determining beneficiary premiums and benefits for 2006 and future years. Under the new process MA organizations will submit a ‘‘bid’’ reflecting their revenue needs for covering the benefits they plan to offer. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Qualification— Medicare Advantage Application For Coordinated Care, Private Fee-ForService, Regional Preferred Provider Organization, Service Area Expansion For Coordinated Care and Private FeeFor-Service Plans, Medical Savings Account Plans; Use: An entity seeking a contract as an MA organization must be able to provide Medicare’s basic benefits plus meet the organizational requirements set out in regulations at 42 CFR part 422. An applicant must demonstrate that is can meet the benefit and other requirements within the specific geographic area it is requesting. The application forms are designed to provide the information needed to determine the health plan’s compliance. The regulatory requirements are incorporated into the MA applications. The MA application forms will be used to determine if an entity is eligible to enter into a contract to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries; Form Number: CMS–10117, 10118, 10119, 10135, 10136 (OMB#: 0938–0935); Frequency: Reporting: One time submission; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions and State, Local or Tribal Government; Number of Respondents: 65; Total Annual Responses: 90; Total Annual Hours: 2770. CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by January 20, 2006, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and recommendations will be considered from the public if received by the individuals designated below by December 28, 2005. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS’ Web site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ regulations/pra or E-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786–1326. E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 239 / Wednesday, December 14, 2005 / Notices Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden or any other aspect of these collections of information requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed to the designees referenced below by December 28, 2005: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, Fax Number: (410) 786– 5267, Attn: Bonnie L. Harkless; and OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: February 9, 2005 Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 05–24046 Filed 12–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10137] Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:29 Dec 13, 2005 Jkt 208001 collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency review because the collection of this information is needed before the expiration of the normal time limits under OMB’s regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to cause a statutory deadline to be missed. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) established a program to offer prescription drug benefits to Medicare enrollees through Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage Organizations, and Cost Plans, PACE Plans and Employer Group Plans. The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit program is codified in section 1860D of the Social Security Act (the Act). Section 101 of the MMA amended Title XVIII of the Social Security Act by redesignating Part D as Part E and inserting a Part D, which establishes the Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘Part D’’). Prior to the 2007 contract year for the Part D program, the industry must have an appropriate amount of time to respond to the solicitation and CMS must have sufficient time to review and approve organizations that qualify for a Part D contract or service area expansion. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Application for Prescription Drug Plans (PDP); Application for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA–PD) Plans; Application for Cost Plans to Offer Qualified Prescription Drug Coverage; Application for PACE Organization to Offer Qualified Prescription Drug Coverage; Application for Employer Group Waiver Plans to Offer Prescription Drug Coverage; Service Area Expansion Application to Offer Prescription Drug Coverage in a New Region; Form Number: CMS–10137 (OMB#: 0938–0936); Use: Coverage for the prescription drug benefit will be provided through contracted prescription drug plans (PDPs) or through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that offer integrated prescription drug and health care coverage (MA–PD PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 74019 plans). Cost Plans that are regulated under Section 1876 of the Social Security Act, Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP) and PACE plans may also provide a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing to provide services under the Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an application, negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS. Existing Part D Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area by completing the Service Area Expansion (SAE) application; Frequency: Reporting—Annually, depending on program area and data required; Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government; Number of Respondents: 101; Total Annual Responses: 101; Total Annual Hours: 3,828. CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by January 20, 2006, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and recommendation will be considered from the public if received by the individuals designated below by December 28, 2005. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS’s Web site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ regulations/pra or E-mail your request, including your address, phone number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786– 1326. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden on or any other aspect of these collections of information requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed to the designees referenced below by December 28, 2005: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, Fax Number: (410) 786– 5267, Attn: William N. Parham, III; and OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: December 9, 2005. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 05–24047 Filed 12–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–M E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 14, 2005)]
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[Pages 74018-74019]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10117-10118-10119-10135-10136]


Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing 
the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. 
Interested persons are invited to send comments to regarding this 
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility 
of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of 
the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology to minimize the information 
collection burden.
    We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information 
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of 
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following 
requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency 
review because the collection of this information is needed before the 
expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR 
part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an 
Administration Initiative. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal 
clearance procedures because a statutory deadline under the Medicare 
Modernization Act (MMA) would be missed.
    Title II of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) modified and re-
named the existing Medicare+Choice (M+C) program established under Part 
C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The program is now called 
the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. Although some MMA program changes 
are already in effect, several new features will take effect beginning 
with the 2006 contract year. These new features include authority for 
new MA regional plans to be organized as regional preferred provider 
organizations (RPPOs). The MMA also amended the Social Security Act to 
introduce a new process for determining beneficiary premiums and 
benefits for 2006 and future years. Under the new process MA 
organizations will submit a ``bid'' reflecting their revenue needs for 
covering the benefits they plan to offer.
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Qualification--
Medicare Advantage Application For Coordinated Care, Private Fee-For-
Service, Regional Preferred Provider Organization, Service Area 
Expansion For Coordinated Care and Private Fee-For-Service Plans, 
Medical Savings Account Plans; Use: An entity seeking a contract as an 
MA organization must be able to provide Medicare's basic benefits plus 
meet the organizational requirements set out in regulations at 42 CFR 
part 422. An applicant must demonstrate that is can meet the benefit 
and other requirements within the specific geographic area it is 
requesting. The application forms are designed to provide the 
information needed to determine the health plan's compliance. The 
regulatory requirements are incorporated into the MA applications. The 
MA application forms will be used to determine if an entity is eligible 
to enter into a contract to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries; 
Form Number: CMS-10117, 10118, 10119, 10135, 10136 (OMB: 0938-
0935); Frequency: Reporting: One time submission; Affected Public: 
Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions and State, 
Local or Tribal Government; Number of Respondents: 65; Total Annual 
Responses: 90; Total Annual Hours: 2770.
    CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by 
January 20, 2006, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and 
recommendations will be considered from the public if received by the 
individuals designated below by December 28, 2005.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS' 
Web site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/pra or E-mail 
your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS 
document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports 
Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.

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    Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information 
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information 
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed 
to the designees referenced below by December 28, 2005:
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, Fax Number: (410) 786-5267, Attn: 
Bonnie L. Harkless; and
    OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, 
New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.

    Dated: February 9, 2005
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations 
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 05-24046 Filed 12-13-05; 8:45 am]
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