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Medicare conditions. A national
accrediting organization applying for
deeming authority under part 488,
subpart A must provide us with
reasonable assurance that the
accrediting organization requires the
accredited provider entities to meet
requirements that are at least as
stringent as the Medicare conditions.
Our regulations concerning the approval
of accrediting organizations are set forth
at §§ 488.4 and 488.8(d)(3). The
regulations at § 488.8(d)(3) require
accrediting organizations to reapply for
continued deeming authority every 6
years or sooner as determined by us.
II. Approval of Deeming Organizations
Section 1865(b)(2) of the Act and our
regulations at § 488.8(a) require that our
findings concerning review and
approval of a national accrediting
organization’s requirements consider,
among other factors, the applying
accrediting organization’s:
Requirements for accreditation; survey
procedures; resources for conducting
required surveys; capacity to furnish
information for use in enforcement
activities; monitoring procedures for
provider entities found not in
compliance with the conditions or
requirements; and ability to provide us
with the necessary data for validation.
Section 1865(b)(3)(A) of the Act
further requires that we publish, within
60 days of receipt of an organization’s
complete application, a notice
identifying the national accrediting
body making the request, describing the
nature of the request, and providing at
least a 30-day public comment period.
We have 210 days from the receipt of a
complete application to publish notice
of approval or denial of the application.
The purpose of this proposed notice
is to inform the public of DNV’s request
for deeming authority for hospitals. This
notice also solicits public comment on
whether DNV’s requirements meet or
exceed the Medicare conditions of
participation for hospitals.
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III. Evaluation of Deeming Authority
Request
DNV submitted all the necessary
materials to enable us to make a
determination concerning its request for
approval as a deeming organization for
hospitals. This application was
determined to be complete on March 12,
2008. Under Section 1865(b)(2) of the
Act and our regulations at § 488.8
(Federal review of accrediting
organizations), our review and
evaluation of DNV will be conducted in
accordance with, but not necessarily
limited to, the following factors:
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• The equivalency of DNV’s
standards for a hospital as compared
with Medicare’s hospital conditions of
participation.
• DNV’s survey process to determine
the following:
—The composition of the survey team,
surveyor qualifications, and the
ability of the organization to provide
continuing surveyor training.
—The comparability of DNV’s processes
to those of State agencies, including
survey frequency, and the ability to
investigate and respond appropriately
to complaints against accredited
facilities.
—DNV’s processes and procedures for
monitoring a hospital found out of
compliance with DNV’s program
requirements. These monitoring
procedures are used only when DNV
identifies noncompliance. If
noncompliance is identified through
validation reviews or complaint
surveys, the State survey agency
monitors corrections as specified at
§ 488.7(d).
—DNV’s capacity to report deficiencies
to the surveyed facilities and respond
to the facility’s plan of correction in
a timely manner.
—DNV’s capacity to provide us with
electronic data in ASCII comparable
code, and reports necessary for
effective validation and assessment of
the organization’s survey process.
—The adequacy of DNV’s staff and other
resources, and its financial viability.
—DNV’s capacity to adequately fund
required surveys.
—DNV’s policies with respect to
whether surveys are announced or
unannounced, to assure that surveys
are unannounced.
—DNV’s agreement to provide us with
a copy of the most current
accreditation survey together with any
other information related to the
survey as we may require (including
corrective action plans).
IV. Response to Public Comments and
Notice Upon Completion of Evaluation
Because of the large number of public
comments we normally receive on
Federal Register documents, we are not
able to acknowledge or respond to them
individually. We will consider all
comments we receive by the date and
time specified in the DATES section of
this preamble, and, when we proceed
with a subsequent document, we will
respond to the comments in the
preamble to that document.
Upon completion of our evaluation,
including evaluation of comments
received as a result of this notice, we
will publish a final notice in the Federal
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Register announcing the result of our
evaluation.
V. Collection of Information
Requirements
This document does not impose
information collection and
recordkeeping requirements.
Consequently, it need not be reviewed
by the Office of Management and
Budget under the authority of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 35).
VI. Regulatory Impact Statement
In accordance with the provisions of
Executive Order 12866, the Office of
Management and Budget did not review
this proposed notice.
In accordance with Executive Order
13132, we have determined that this
proposed notice would not have a
significant effect on the rights of States,
local or tribal governments.
Authority: Section 1865 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395bb).
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program No. 93.778, Medical Assistance
Program; No. 93.773 Medicare—Hospital
Insurance Program; and No. 93.774,
Medicare—Supplementary Medical
Insurance Program)
Dated: April 11, 2008.
Kerry Weems,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[CMS–1557–N]
Medicare Program; Meeting of the
Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, May 19, 2008
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice announces a
quarterly meeting of the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council (the
Council). The Council will meet to
discuss certain proposed changes in
regulations and manual instructions
related to physicians’ services, as
identified by the Secretary of Health and
Human Services (the Secretary). This
meeting is open to the public.
DATES: Meeting Date: Monday, May 19,
2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. d.s.t.
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Deadline for Registration without Oral
Presentation: Thursday, May 8, 2008, 12
noon, d.s.t.
Deadline for Registration with Oral
Presentations: Monday, May 5, 2008, 12
noon, d.s.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral
Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12 noon, d.s.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special
Accommodations: Monday, May 12,
2008, 12 noon, d.s.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The
meeting will be held in Room 705A in
the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201.
Submission of Testimony:
Testimonies should be mailed to Kelly
Buchanan, Designated Federal Official
(DFO), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail
stop C4–13–07, Baltimore, MD 21244–
1850, or contact the DFO via e-mail at
PPAC@cms.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kelly Buchanan, DFO, (410) 786–6132,
or e-mail PPAC@cms.hhs.gov. News
media representatives must contact the
CMS Press Office, (202) 690–6145.
Please refer to the CMS Advisory
Committees’ Information Line (1–877–
449–5659 toll free), (410) 786–9379
local) or the Internet at https://
www.cms.hhs.gov/home/
regsguidance.asp for additional
information and updates on committee
activities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background
In accordance with section 10(a) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
this notice announces the quarterly
meeting of the Practicing Physicians
Advisory Council (the Council). The
Secretary is mandated by section
1868(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (the
Act) to appoint a Practicing Physicians
Advisory Council based on nominations
submitted by medical organizations
representing physicians. The Council
meets quarterly to discuss certain
proposed changes in regulations and
manual instructions related to physician
services, as identified by the Secretary.
To the extent feasible and consistent
with statutory deadlines, the Council’s
consultation must occur before Federal
Register publication of the proposed
changes. The Council submits an annual
report on its recommendations to the
Secretary and the Administrator of the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) not later than December
31 of each year.
The Council consists of 15 physicians,
including the Chair. Members of the
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Council include both participating and
nonparticipating physicians, and
physicians practicing in rural and
underserved urban areas. At least 11
members of the Council must be
physicians as described in section
1861(r)(1) of the Act; that is, Statelicensed doctors of medicine or
osteopathy. The remaining 4 members
may include dentists, podiatrists,
optometrists, and chiropractors.
Members serve for overlapping 4-year
terms.
Section 1868(a)(2) of the Act provides
that the Council meet quarterly to
discuss certain proposed changes in
regulations and manual issuances that
relate to physicians’ services, identified
by the Secretary. Section 1868(a)(3) of
the Act provides for payment of
expenses and per diem for Council
members in the same manner as
members of other advisory committees
appointed by the Secretary. In addition
to making these payments, the
Department of Health and Human
Services and CMS provide management
and support services to the Council. The
Secretary will appoint new members to
the Council from among those
candidates determined to have the
expertise required to meet specific
agency needs in a manner to ensure
appropriate balance of the Council’s
membership.
The Council held its first meeting on
May 11, 1992. The current members are:
Vincent J. Bufalino, M.D., Chairperson;
M. Leroy Sprang, M.D.; Karen S.
Williams, M.D.; Jonathon E. Siff, M.D.,
MBA; John E. Arradondo, M.D., MPH;
Tye J. Ouzounian, M.D.; Arthur D.
Snow, Jr., M.D.; Gregory J. Przybylski,
M.D.; Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, M.D.; and
Roger L. Jordan, O.D. Four new
members to be sworn on May 19th
include: Joseph Giaimo, D.O; Pamela
Howard, M.D.; Fredrica Smith, M.D.;
and Christopher Standaert, M.D.
II. Meeting Format and Agenda
The meeting will commence with the
Council’s Executive Director providing a
status report, and the CMS responses to
the recommendations made by the
Council at the March 3, 2008 meeting,
as well as prior meeting
recommendations. Additionally, an
update will be provided on the
Physician Regulatory Issues Team. In
accordance with the Council charter, we
are requesting assistance with the
following agenda topics:
• Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC)
Update.
• National Provider Indentifier (NPI)
Update.
• CMS Quality Agenda, which
includes the following:
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• 9th Scope of Work.
• Physician Quality Reporting
Initiative (PQRI) Update.
• Quality Measures: Hospital
Compare; Nursing Home Compare.
For additional information and
clarification on these topics, contact the
DFO as provided in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
notice. Individual physicians or medical
organizations that represent physicians
wishing to present a 5-minute oral
testimony on agenda issues must
register with the DFO by the date listed
in the DATES section of this notice.
Testimony is limited to agenda topics
only. The number of oral testimonies
may be limited by the time available. A
written copy of the presenter’s oral
remarks must be submitted to the DFO
for distribution to Council members for
review before the meeting by the date
listed in the DATES section of this notice.
Physicians and medical organizations
not scheduled to speak may also submit
written comments to the DFO for
distribution by the date listed in the
DATES section of this notice.
III. Meeting Registration and Security
Information
The meeting is open to the public, but
attendance is limited to the space
available. Persons wishing to attend this
meeting must register by contacting the
DFO at the address listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice or by
telephone at (410) 786–6132 by the date
specified in the DATES section of this
notice.
Since this meeting will be held in a
Federal Government Building, the
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Federal
security measures are applicable. In
planning your arrival time, we
recommend allowing additional time to
accommodate security procedures. In
order to gain access to the building,
participants will be required to show a
government-issued photo identification
(for example, driver’s license or
passport), and must be listed on an
approved security list before persons are
permitted entrance. Persons not
registered in advance will not be
permitted into the Hubert H. Humphrey
Building and will not be permitted to
attend the Council meeting.
All persons entering the building are
subject to inspection via metal detector
or other means applicable. In addition,
all items brought to the Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, whether personal
or for the purpose of presentation, are
subject to inspection. We cannot assume
responsibility for coordinating the
receipt, transfer, transport, storage, setup, safety, or timely arrival of any
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personal belongings or items used for
the purpose of presentation.
Individuals requiring sign language
interpretation or other special
accommodation must contact the DFO
via the contact information specified in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice by the date listed
in the DATES section of this notice.
Authority: (Section 1868 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ee) and section
10(a) of Pub. L. 92–463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2,
section 10(a)).)
Dated: April 4, 2008.
Kerry Weems,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: State Plan for Child Support
under Title IV–D of the Social Security
Act (OCSE–100 and OCSE–21–U4).
OMB No.: 0970–0017.
Description: The State plan preprint
pages and amendments serve as a
contract between the Office of Child
Support Enforcement and State and
Territory IV–D agencies. These State
plan preprint pages and amendments
outline the activities States and
Territories will perform as required by
law, in Section 454 of the Social
Security Act, in order for States and
Territories to receive Federal funds to
meet the costs of child support
enforcement.
Respondents: State and Territory IV–
D Agencies.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of
respondents
Instrument
State Plan (OCSE–100) ..................................................................................
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Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 324.
Additional Information: Copies of the
proposed collection may be obtained by
writing to the Administration for
Children and Families, Office of
Administration, Office of Information
Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW.,
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF
Reports Clearance Officer. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection. E-mail address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after publication of this
document in the Federal Register.
Therefore, a comment is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication. Written
comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent directly to the following: Office
of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project, Fax: 202–395–6974,
Attn: Desk Officer for the
Administration for Children and
Families.
Dated: April 15, 2008.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
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Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA–2008–D–0030] (formerly
Docket No. 2004D–0466)
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for Office of
Management and Budget Review;
Comment Request; Draft Guidance for
Industry: Substantiation for Dietary
Supplement Claims Made Under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing
that a proposed collection of
information has been submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and clearance under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Fax written comments on the
collection of information by May 27,
2008.
To ensure that comments on
the information collection are received,
OMB recommends that written
comments be faxed to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX:
202–395–6974, or e-mailed to
baguilar@omb.eop.gov. All comments
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216
108
‘‘Draft Guidance for Industry:
Substantiation for Dietary Supplement
Claims Made Under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act.’’ Also include
the FDA docket number found in
brackets in the heading of this
document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonna Capezzuto, Office of the Chief
Information Officer (HFA–250), Food
and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers
Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–
4659.
In
compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA
has submitted the following proposed
collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.
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Draft Guidance for Industry:
Substantiation for Dietary Supplement
Claims Made Under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act—(OMB Control
Number 0910–NEW)
Section 403(r)(6) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21
U.S.C. 343(r)(6)) requires that a
manufacturer of a dietary supplement
making a nutritional deficiency,
structure/function, or general well-being
claim have substantiation that the
statement is truthful and not
misleading. The draft guidance
document entitled ‘‘Guidance for
Industry: Substantiation for Dietary
Supplement Claims Made Under
Section 403(r)(6) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act’’ (November 9,
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-1557-N]
Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, May 19, 2008
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a quarterly meeting of the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council (the Council). The Council will meet to
discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual instructions
related to physicians' services, as identified by the Secretary of
Health and Human Services (the Secretary). This meeting is open to the
public.
DATES: Meeting Date: Monday, May 19, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
d.s.t.
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Deadline for Registration without Oral Presentation: Thursday, May
8, 2008, 12 noon, d.s.t.
Deadline for Registration with Oral Presentations: Monday, May 5,
2008, 12 noon, d.s.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12 noon, d.s.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special Accommodations: Monday, May 12,
2008, 12 noon, d.s.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in Room 705A in
the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201.
Submission of Testimony: Testimonies should be mailed to Kelly
Buchanan, Designated Federal Official (DFO), Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail stop C4-13-07,
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, or contact the DFO via e-mail at
PPAC@cms.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Buchanan, DFO, (410) 786-6132,
or e-mail PPAC@cms.hhs.gov. News media representatives must contact the
CMS Press Office, (202) 690-6145. Please refer to the CMS Advisory
Committees' Information Line (1-877-449-5659 toll free), (410) 786-9379
local) or the Internet at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/regsguidance.asp
for additional information and updates on committee activities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, this notice announces the quarterly meeting of the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council (the Council). The Secretary is mandated by
section 1868(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (the Act) to appoint a
Practicing Physicians Advisory Council based on nominations submitted
by medical organizations representing physicians. The Council meets
quarterly to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual
instructions related to physician services, as identified by the
Secretary. To the extent feasible and consistent with statutory
deadlines, the Council's consultation must occur before Federal
Register publication of the proposed changes. The Council submits an
annual report on its recommendations to the Secretary and the
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) not
later than December 31 of each year.
The Council consists of 15 physicians, including the Chair. Members
of the Council include both participating and nonparticipating
physicians, and physicians practicing in rural and underserved urban
areas. At least 11 members of the Council must be physicians as
described in section 1861(r)(1) of the Act; that is, State-licensed
doctors of medicine or osteopathy. The remaining 4 members may include
dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, and chiropractors. Members serve
for overlapping 4-year terms.
Section 1868(a)(2) of the Act provides that the Council meet
quarterly to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual
issuances that relate to physicians' services, identified by the
Secretary. Section 1868(a)(3) of the Act provides for payment of
expenses and per diem for Council members in the same manner as members
of other advisory committees appointed by the Secretary. In addition to
making these payments, the Department of Health and Human Services and
CMS provide management and support services to the Council. The
Secretary will appoint new members to the Council from among those
candidates determined to have the expertise required to meet specific
agency needs in a manner to ensure appropriate balance of the Council's
membership.
The Council held its first meeting on May 11, 1992. The current
members are: Vincent J. Bufalino, M.D., Chairperson; M. Leroy Sprang,
M.D.; Karen S. Williams, M.D.; Jonathon E. Siff, M.D., MBA; John E.
Arradondo, M.D., MPH; Tye J. Ouzounian, M.D.; Arthur D. Snow, Jr.,
M.D.; Gregory J. Przybylski, M.D.; Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, M.D.; and
Roger L. Jordan, O.D. Four new members to be sworn on May 19th include:
Joseph Giaimo, D.O; Pamela Howard, M.D.; Fredrica Smith, M.D.; and
Christopher Standaert, M.D.
II. Meeting Format and Agenda
The meeting will commence with the Council's Executive Director
providing a status report, and the CMS responses to the recommendations
made by the Council at the March 3, 2008 meeting, as well as prior
meeting recommendations. Additionally, an update will be provided on
the Physician Regulatory Issues Team. In accordance with the Council
charter, we are requesting assistance with the following agenda topics:
Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) Update.
National Provider Indentifier (NPI) Update.
CMS Quality Agenda, which includes the following:
9th Scope of Work.
Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Update.
Quality Measures: Hospital Compare; Nursing Home Compare.
For additional information and clarification on these topics,
contact the DFO as provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice. Individual physicians or medical organizations
that represent physicians wishing to present a 5-minute oral testimony
on agenda issues must register with the DFO by the date listed in the
DATES section of this notice. Testimony is limited to agenda topics
only. The number of oral testimonies may be limited by the time
available. A written copy of the presenter's oral remarks must be
submitted to the DFO for distribution to Council members for review
before the meeting by the date listed in the DATES section of this
notice. Physicians and medical organizations not scheduled to speak may
also submit written comments to the DFO for distribution by the date
listed in the DATES section of this notice.
III. Meeting Registration and Security Information
The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the
space available. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register
by contacting the DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of
this notice or by telephone at (410) 786-6132 by the date specified in
the DATES section of this notice.
Since this meeting will be held in a Federal Government Building,
the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Federal security measures are
applicable. In planning your arrival time, we recommend allowing
additional time to accommodate security procedures. In order to gain
access to the building, participants will be required to show a
government-issued photo identification (for example, driver's license
or passport), and must be listed on an approved security list before
persons are permitted entrance. Persons not registered in advance will
not be permitted into the Hubert H. Humphrey Building and will not be
permitted to attend the Council meeting.
All persons entering the building are subject to inspection via
metal detector or other means applicable. In addition, all items
brought to the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, whether personal or for the
purpose of presentation, are subject to inspection. We cannot assume
responsibility for coordinating the receipt, transfer, transport,
storage, set-up, safety, or timely arrival of any
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personal belongings or items used for the purpose of presentation.
Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other special
accommodation must contact the DFO via the contact information
specified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice
by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice.
Authority: (Section 1868 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395ee) and section 10(a) of Pub. L. 92-463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2,
section 10(a)).)
Dated: April 4, 2008.
Kerry Weems,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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