Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54823 [E9-25573]

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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

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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 
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 410-786-1195. 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 
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.
    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]
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