Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 54823-54824 [E9-25572]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 204 / Friday, October 23, 2009 / Notices allowed for presentation by on-site registrants may be less than that for preregistered speakers and will be determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting. Persons registering to make oral comments are asked, if possible, to send a copy of their statement to the Executive Secretary for the BSC (see ADDRESSES above) by December 2, 2009, to enable review by the BSC prior to the meeting. Written statements can supplement and may expand the oral presentation. If registering on-site and reading from written text, please bring 40 copies of the statement for distribution to the BSC and NTP staff and to supplement the record. Background Information on the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors The BSC is a technical advisory body comprised of scientists from the public and private sectors that provides primary scientific oversight to the NTP. Specifically, the BSC advises the NTP on matters of scientific program content, both present and future, and conducts periodic review of the program for the purpose of determining and advising on the scientific merit of its activities and their overall scientific quality. Its members are selected from recognized authorities knowledgeable in fields such as toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, biochemistry, epidemiology, risk assessment, carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, molecular biology, behavioral toxicology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, reproductive toxicology or teratology, and biostatistics. Members serve overlapping terms of up to four years. BSC meetings are held annually or biannually. Dated: October 16, 2009. John R. Bucher, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E9–25587 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CPrice-Sewell on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–R–284 and CMS–10190] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:24 Oct 22, 2009 Jkt 220001 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 without change of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid Statistical Information System; Use: State data are reported by the Federally mandated electronic process, known as (MSIS) Medical Statistical Information System. These data are the basis of actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service utilization and costs; of analysis and cost savings estimates required for legislative initiatives relating to Medicaid and for responding to requests for information from CMS components, the Department, Congress and other customers; Form Number: CMS–R–284 (OMB#: 0938–0345); Frequency: Reporting—Quarterly; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 204; Total Annual Hours: 2,040. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Denise Franz 410–786–6117. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: State Plan Preprints to Implement Sections 6083, 6036, 6041, 6042, 6043 and 6044 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 1995; Use: These preprints allow States the opportunity and flexibility to request changes in benefit packages, cost sharing, non-emergency medical transportation services, etc.; Form Number: CMS–10190 (OMB#: 0938– 0993); Frequency: Reporting—Once and Occasionally; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 56; Total Annual Responses: 16; Total Annual Hours: 699. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Fran Crystal at 410– PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54823 786–1195. For all other issues call 410– 786–1326.) 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/ PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email 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. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received by the OMB desk officer at the address below, no later than 5 p.m. on November 23, 2009. OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395– 6974, E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: October 16, 2009. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–25573 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–R–64] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: 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) 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 E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 CPrice-Sewell on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 54824 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 204 / Friday, October 23, 2009 / Notices minimize the information collection burden. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of the currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Indirect Medical Education (IME) and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR 412.105; Direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR 413.75 through 413.83; Use: The information collected on interns and residents (IRs) is used by the Medicare Part A fiscal intermediaries (FI) and Part A Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) to verify the number of IRs used in the calculation of Medicare program payments for indirect medical education (IME) as well as direct graduate medical education (GME). The IR data collected from the hospitals is processed through computers at FIs/MACs to identify any duplicated time based upon the accumulated time of each individual that worked at one or more hospitals. The identification of duplicate IRs is necessary to ensure that no IR is counted more than once. The FIs/MACs use the information collected on IRs to help ensure that all program payments for IME and GME are based upon an accurate number of FTE– IRs, determined in accordance with Medicare regulations. The IR data submitted by the hospitals are used by the FIs/MACs during their audits of the providers’ cost reports. The audit procedures help assure that the information reported was correct, and that IRs who should not have been reported by the hospitals (or portions of the IRs’ time) are not included in the FTE count. The FIs/MACs also use reports of duplicate IRs to prevent improper payment for IME and GME. Form Number: CMS–R–64 (OMB#: 0938–0456); Frequency: Reporting— Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 1,190; Total Annual Responses: 1,190; Total Annual Hours: 2,380. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Milton Jacobson at 410–786– 7553. For all other issues call 410–786– 1326.) To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS’ Web Site at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email 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. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:24 Oct 22, 2009 Jkt 220001 In commenting on the proposed information collections please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of the following ways by December 22, 2009: 1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ‘‘Comment or Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’ to find the information collection document(s) accepting comments. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Control Number, Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850. Dated: October 16, 2009. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–25572 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2009–N–0480] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Investigational Device Exemptions Reports and Records AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: 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 Investigational Device Exemptions Reports and Records. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by December 22, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information to https://www. regulations.gov. Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denver Presley, Jr., Office of Information Management (HFA–710), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–796–3793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Investigational Device Exemptions Reports and Records—21 CFR Part 812 (OMB Control Number 0910–0078)— Extension Section 520(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 360j(g)) establishes the statutory authority to collect information E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-R-64]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: 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) 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

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minimize the information collection burden.
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of the 
currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Indirect Medical Education (IME) and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR 
412.105; Direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Supporting 
Regulations at 42 CFR 413.75 through 413.83; Use: The information 
collected on interns and residents (IRs) is used by the Medicare Part A 
fiscal intermediaries (FI) and Part A Medicare Administrative 
Contractors (MAC) to verify the number of IRs used in the calculation 
of Medicare program payments for indirect medical education (IME) as 
well as direct graduate medical education (GME). The IR data collected 
from the hospitals is processed through computers at FIs/MACs to 
identify any duplicated time based upon the accumulated time of each 
individual that worked at one or more hospitals. The identification of 
duplicate IRs is necessary to ensure that no IR is counted more than 
once.
    The FIs/MACs use the information collected on IRs to help ensure 
that all program payments for IME and GME are based upon an accurate 
number of FTE-IRs, determined in accordance with Medicare regulations. 
The IR data submitted by the hospitals are used by the FIs/MACs during 
their audits of the providers' cost reports. The audit procedures help 
assure that the information reported was correct, and that IRs who 
should not have been reported by the hospitals (or portions of the IRs' 
time) are not included in the FTE count. The FIs/MACs also use reports 
of duplicate IRs to prevent improper payment for IME and GME. Form 
Number: CMS-R-64 (OMB: 0938-0456); Frequency: Reporting--
Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Not-for-
profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 1,190; Total Annual 
Responses: 1,190; Total Annual Hours: 2,380. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Milton Jacobson at 410-786-7553. For 
all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS' 
Web Site at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995, 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.
    In commenting on the proposed information collections please 
reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured 
consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of 
the following ways by December 22, 2009:
    1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to 
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or 
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information 
collection document(s) accepting comments.
    2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following 
address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, 
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB 
Control Number, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, 
Maryland 21244-1850.

    Dated: October 16, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations 
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. E9-25572 Filed 10-22-09; 8:45 am]
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