Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Research Cooperative Agreement To Promote the Health of People With Intellectual Disabilities, Request for Application (RFA) DD07-012, 17168-17169 [E7-6444]

Download as PDF 17168 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 66 / Friday, April 6, 2007 / Notices (1) Extent to which applicant demonstrates that the project costs and budget information submitted for the proposed program are reasonable and justified in terms of the proposed tasks and the anticipated results and benefits; and, (2) Extent to which the fiscal control and accounting procedures are adequate to ensure prudent use, proper and timely disbursement, and an accurate accounting of funds received under this announcement. Review and Selection Process Each application submitted to the OPHS Office of Grants Management will be screened to determine whether it was received by the closing date and time. The results of a competitive review are a primary factor in making funding decisions. In addition, Federal staff will conduct administrative reviews of the applications and, in light of the results of the competitive review, will recommend applications for funding to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). The DASPA may also solicit and consider comments from others within DHHS in making funding decisions. Final grant awards decisions will be made by the DASPA. The DASPA will fund those projects which will, in his/her judgment, best promote the purposes of this program, within the limits of funds available for such projects. VI. Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES The OPA does not release information about individual applications during the review process. When final decisions have been made, successful applicants will be notified by letter of the outcome of the final funding decisions. The official document notifying an applicant that a project as been approved for funding is the Notice of Grant Award (NGA), signed by the OPHS Grants Management Officer, which sets forth the amount of funds granted, the terms and conditions of the award, the effective date of the grant, the budget period for which initial support will be given, and the total project period for which support is contemplated. Every effort will be made to notify all unsuccessful applicants as soon as possible after final decisions are made. 2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements In accepting this award, the grantee stipulates that the award and any activities thereunder are subject to all provisions in 45 CFR parts 74 (nongovernmental) and 92 (governmental) VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:39 Apr 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 currently in effect or implemented during the period of the grant. The DHHS Appropriations Act requires that when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money, grantees shall clearly state the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the program or project which will be financed with Federal money and the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by nongovernmental sources. 3. Reporting Requirements A successful applicant under this notice will submit: (a) Progress reports; (b) annual Financial Status Reports; and (c) a final performance report, including an evaluation report, and Financial Status Report. Reporting formats are established in accordance with provisions of the general regulations which apply under 45 CFR parts 74 and 92. Applicants must submit all required reports in a timely manner, in recommended formats, and submit a final report on the project, including any information on evaluation results, at the completion of the project period. The final performance report should contain an overview of the program from start to finish, including information on: (a) Summary of the project, (b) state of the major goals and objectives of the project, (c) list of significant accomplishments, (d) description of innovative features, (e) statement of significant problems encountered and solutions developed, (f) a complete written disclosure of any invention, curriculum, publication, video, pamphlet conceived or produced as part of the grant funded project, (g) a copy of any products developed in association with the project. The final evaluation report should reflect an assessment of the program. It should describe factors contributing to both program success and problem areas. The report should include a description of the project’s objectives, interventions, evaluation model and hypotheses, findings, and conclusions. The report should include a summary of the program statistics and findings. It should discuss the implications of project findings as they relate to the project objectives, as well as a set of recommendations based on the findings (where appropriate). The appendices to the evaluation report should include any data collection instruments and relevant references. Copies of any published articles, based on the project PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 or project evaluation findings are also requested. Agencies receiving $500,000 or more in total Federal funds are required to undergo an annual audit as described in OMB Circular A–133, ‘‘Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.’’ VII. Agency Contacts For application kits, submission of applications, and information on budget and business aspects of the application, please contact: WilDon Solutions, Office of Grants Management Operations Center, 1515 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor Suite 310, Arlington, VA 22209 at 1–888–203–6161, e-mail OPHSgrantinfo@teamwildon.com, or fax 703–351–1138. Program Office Contact: Evelyn Kappeler, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Population Affairs, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 700, Rockville, Maryland 20852. E-mail: Evelyn.Kappeler@hhs.gov; telephone: 240–453–2837. Dated: April 2, 2007. Evelyn M. Kappeler, Acting Director, Office of Population Affairs. [FR Doc. E7–6433 Filed 4–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Research Cooperative Agreement To Promote the Health of People With Intellectual Disabilities, Request for Application (RFA) DD07–012 In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting of the aforementioned SEP: Time and Date: 12 p.m.–4 p.m., May 31, 2007 (Closed). Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to RFA DD07–012, ‘‘Research Cooperative Agreement to Promote the E:\FR\FM\06APN1.SGM 06APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 66 / Friday, April 6, 2007 / Notices Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities.’’ Contact Person for More Information: Juliana Cyril, Ph.D., Associate Director for Policy and Peer Review, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop D72, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone 404.639.4639. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7–6444 Filed 4–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10003, CMS– 901A and D, CMS–9044, CMS–R–193 and CMS–10066] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & 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 function; (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. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Notice of Denial of Medical Coverage (NDMC), and the Notice of Denial of Payment (NDP) and pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:39 Apr 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 supporting regulations in 42 CFR 422.568; Use: Section 1852(g)(1)(B) of the Statute requires Medicare Health organizations (Medicare Advantage, cost, and Health Care Prepayment Plans) to provide determinations to deny coverage (i.e., medical services or payment) in writing and include a statement in understandable language of the reasons for the denial and a description of the reconsideration and appeals processes. These notices fulfill the regulatory requirement. Form Number: CMS–10003 (OMB#: 0938– 0829); Frequency: Reporting: Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 454; Total Annual Responses: 105,138; Total Annual Hours: 26285. 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: CMS Application for Federal Qualification (901A); CMS Medicare Agreement Application (901D) and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR Section 417.143 and 422.6; Use: Prepaid health plans must meet certain regulatory requirements to be federally qualified health maintenance organizations or to enter into a contract with CMS to provide health benefits to Medicare beneficiaries. The application forms are used by CMS to collect information about a health plan to determine their compliance with Federal regulations. Form Number: CMS–901A and D (OMB#: 0938–0470); Frequency: Reporting: Once; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and not-forprofit institutions; Number of Respondents: 55; Total Annual Responses: 55; Total Annual Hours: 2,200. 3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare ESRD Exceptions; Use: This information is collected in accordance with section 2145 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 and section 623 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facilities can file for an exception to its composite payment rate. CMS uses the information submitted to determine whether an ESRD facility qualifies for a rate increase and the amount of the increase. Form Number: CMS–9044 (OMB#: 0938–0296); Frequency: Reporting: Occasionally; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 10; Total Annual PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17169 Responses: 10; Total Annual Hours: 400. 4. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare and Medicare Advantage Programs; Notification Procedures for Hospital Discharges—Important Message from Medicare Use: Requirements that hospitals notify beneficiaries in inpatient hospital settings of their rights as a hospital patient including their discharge appeal rights are referenced in Section 1866(a)(1)(M) of the Social Security Act (The Act). The authority for the right to an expedited determination is set forth at Section 1869(c)(3)(C)(iii)(III) of the Act. Under sections 42 CFR 405.1205 and 422.620, the hospital must deliver valid, written notice, the Important Message from Medicare (IM), of a patient’s rights as a hospital patient including the discharge appeal rights, within 2 calendar days of admission. A follow-up copy of the signed IM is given again as far as possible in advance of discharge, but no more than 2 calendar days before. Follow-up notice is not required if the provision of the admission IM, falls within 2 calendar days of discharge. Several changes are being proposed to the IM, including but not limited to the following: 1. Patient Information section: CMS removed the ‘‘Date of Notice’’ line. 2. Your Rights as Hospital Inpatient section: (a) There are several proposed clarifying language updates. (b) CMS added a bullet stating that the beneficiary can call the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for quality of care concerns based on information currently contained in the Medicare and You 2007 booklet. 3. Your Hospital Discharge and Medicare Appeal Rights section: CMS added a bullet stating that the beneficiary may call 1–800 Medicare and added supporting rational for when to call. 4. CMS added instructions for the beneficiary or representative to both sign and date the notice and, 5. CMS added an ‘‘Additional Information’’ space requesting that hospitals be able to add signature lines for hospital staff documentation. Form Number: CMS–R– 193 (OMB#: 0938–0692); Frequency: Reporting: Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and not-forprofit institutions; Number of Respondents: 6000; Total Annual Responses: 13,000,000; Total Annual Hours: 3,250,000. 5. Type of Information Collection Request: New Collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare and Medicare Advantage Programs; Notification Procedures for Hospital E:\FR\FM\06APN1.SGM 06APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 66 (Friday, April 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17168-17169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-6444]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special 
Emphasis Panel (SEP): Research Cooperative Agreement To Promote the 
Health of People With Intellectual Disabilities, Request for 
Application (RFA) DD07-012

    In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting of the aforementioned 
SEP:

    Time and Date: 12 p.m.-4 p.m., May 31, 2007 (Closed).
    Place: Teleconference.
    Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance 
with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 
U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis 
and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92-463.
    Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the review, 
discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to 
RFA DD07-012, ``Research Cooperative Agreement to Promote the

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Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities.''
    Contact Person for More Information: Juliana Cyril, Ph.D., 
Associate Director for Policy and Peer Review, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop D72, Atlanta, 
GA 30333, Telephone 404.639.4639.

    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to 
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, 
for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Elaine L. Baker,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E7-6444 Filed 4-5-07; 8:45 am]
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