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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Designation of a Class of Employees
for Addition to the Special Exposure
Cohort
AGENCY: National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION:
SUMMARY: HHS gives notice of a
decision to designate a class of
employees at the Lake Ontario
Ordnance Works, Niagara Falls, New
York, as an addition to the Special
Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy
Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act of 2000. On
September 29, 2009, the Secretary of
HHS designated the following class of
employees as an addition to the SEC:
All employees of the DOE, its predecessor
agencies, and their contractors and
subcontractors who worked at Lake Ontario
Ordnance Works in Niagara Falls, New York
from January 1, 1944 through December 31,
1953, for a number of work days aggregating
at least 250 work days, occurring either
solely under this employment, or in
combination with work days within the
parameters established for one or more other
classes of employees in the SEC.
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This designation will become
effective on October 29, 2009, unless
Congress provides otherwise prior to the
effective date. After this effective date,
HHS will publish a notice in the
Federal Register reporting the addition
of this class to the SEC or the result of
any provision by Congress regarding the
decision by HHS to add the class to the
SEC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Elliott, Director, Office of
Compensation Analysis and Support,
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676
Columbia Parkway, MS C–46,
Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 513–
533–6800 (this is not a toll-free
number). Information requests can also
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[Document Identifier CMS–319, CMS–301,
CMS–1957 and CMS–317]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Notice.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
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: Revision of the currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: State Medicaid
Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC)
Sample Selection Lists and Supporting
Regulations in 42 CFR 431.800–431.865;
Use: State Medicaid Eligibility Quality
Control (MEQC) is operated by the State
Title XIX agency to monitor and
improve the administration of its
Medicaid system. The MEQC system is
based on State reviews of Medicaid
beneficiaries identified through
statistically reliable statewide samples
of cases selected from the eligibility
files. These reviews are conducted to
determine whether or not the sampled
cases meet applicable State Title XIX
eligibility requirements by States
performing the traditional sample
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process. The reviews are also used to
assess beneficiary liability, if any, and to
determine the amounts paid to provide
Medicaid services for these cases. At the
beginning of each month, State agencies
still performing the traditional sample
are required to submit sample selection
lists which identify all of the cases
selected for review in the States’
samples. The sample selection lists
contain identifying information on
Medicaid beneficiaries such as: State
agency review number; beneficiary’s
name and address; the name of the
county where beneficiary resides;
Medicaid case number, etc. The
submittal of the sample selection lists is
necessary for regional office (RO)
validation of State reviews. Without
these lists, the integrity of the sampling
results would be suspect and the ROs
would have no data on the adequacy of
the States’ monthly sample draw or
review completion status.; Form
Number: CMS–319 (OMB#: 0938–0147);
Frequency: Reporting—Monthly;
Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal
governments; Number of Respondents:
10; Total Annual Responses: 120; Total
Annual Hours: 960. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Jessica Woodard 410–786–9249.
For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Certification of
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
Payment Error Rates and Supporting
Regulations Contained in 42 CFR
431.816; Use: Under the MEQC
program, States can operate the
traditional MEQC sample-and-review
program or States can elect to study
targeted areas of eligibility or program
administration that are error-prone or
that will help to prevent or reduce
erroneous or misspent funds. These
alternative MEQC programs are called
MEQC pilots. Some States operate
alternative MEQC programs as part of
their research and demonstration
waivers under Section 1115 of the
Social Security Act. The majority of
States operate some form of alternative
MEQC program. However, since the
number of States that conduct
traditional MEQC programs and
alternative MEQC programs can
fluctuate at any time, we have assessed
the burden and costs associated with
submitting the Payment Error Rate form
as if all States were reporting this
information.
State agencies are required to submit
the Payment Error Rate form to their
respective CMS Regional Offices.
Regional Office staff will review these
forms for completeness and will forward
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these forms to the Central Office for
compilation of error rate charts for
projected quarterly withholdings and/or
fiscal disallowances. The collection of
information is also necessary to
implement provisions from the
Children’s Health Insurance Program
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)
(Pub. L. 111–3) with regard to the
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
(MEQC) and Payment Error Rate
Measurement (PERM) programs. Form
Number: CMS–301 (OMB#: 0938–0246);
Frequency: Reporting and
Recordkeeping—Yearly; Affected
Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
51; Total Annual Responses: 102; Total
Annual Hours: 16,446. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Jessica Woodard 410–786–9249.
For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement without change
of a previously approved collection;
Title of Information Collection: SSO
Report of State Buy-in Problem and
Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR
407.40; Use: Under the State Buy-In
program, States enroll certain groups of
needy people under the Part B
Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI)
Program and pay their premiums. The
purpose of the ‘‘buy-in’’ is to allow the
States to provide SMI protection to
certain groups of needy individuals as
part of its total assistance plan.
Generally, States ‘‘buy-in’’ for
individuals who are categorically needy
under Medicaid and meet the eligibility
requirements for Medicare Part B. States
can also include in their buy-in
agreement those eligible for medical
assistance only. The CMS–1957 is used
in the resolution of beneficiary
complaints regarding State buy-in. This
form facilitates the coordination of
efforts between the SSO, State Medicaid
Agencies, and CMS in the resolution of
a beneficiary’s State buy-in problem.;
Form Number: CMS–1957 (OMB#:
0938–0035); Frequency: Reporting—On
occasion; Affected Public: Federal
government, Individuals or Households,
and State, Local, and Tribal
governments; Number of Respondents:
5,600; Total Annual Responses: 5,600;
Total Annual Hours: 1,816. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Lucia Diaz-Robinson 410–786–
0598. For all other issues call 410–786–
1326.)
4. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: State Medicaid
Eligibility Quality Control Sampling
Plan and Supporting Regulations in 42
CFR 431.800–431.865; Use: The
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Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
(MEQC) System is operated by the State
Title XIX agency to monitor and
improve the administration of its
Medicaid system. The MEQC system is
based on monthly State reviews of
Medicaid cases by States performing the
traditional sampling process identified
through statistically reliable statewide
samples of cases selected from the
eligibility files. These reviews are
conducted to determine whether or not
the sampled cases meet applicable State
Title XIX eligibility requirements. The
reviews are also used to assess
beneficiary liability, if any, and to
determine the amounts paid to provide
Medicaid services for these cases.; Form
Number: CMS–317 (OMB#: 0938–0146);
Frequency: Recordkeeping and
Reporting—Semi-annually; Affected
Public: State, Local or Tribal
governments; Number of Respondents:
10; Total Annual Responses: 20; Total
Annual Hours: 480. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Jessica Woodard 410–786–9249.
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 30, 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 23, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
In compliance with Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 concerning
opportunity for public comment on
proposed collections of information, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)
will publish periodic summaries of
proposed projects. To request more
information on the proposed projects or
to obtain a copy of the information
collection plans, call the SAMHSA
Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276–
1243.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collections of information
are necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Proposed Project: Pretesting of
Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment and Mental Health Services
Communication Messages—(OMB No.
0930–0196)—Extension
As the Federal agency responsible for
developing and disseminating
authoritative knowledge about
substance abuse prevention, addiction
treatment, and mental health services
and for mobilizing consumer support
and increasing public understanding to
overcome the stigma attached to
addiction and mental illness, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) is
responsible for development and
dissemination of a wide range of
education and information materials for
both the general public and the
professional communities. This
submission is for generic approval and
will provide for formative and
qualitative evaluation activities to (1)
assess audience knowledge, attitudes,
behavior and other characteristics for
the planning and development of
messages, communication strategies and
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier CMS-319, CMS-301, CMS-1957 and CMS-317]
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: Revision of the
currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: State
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC) Sample Selection Lists and
Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 431.800-431.865; Use: State Medicaid
Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC) is operated by the State Title XIX
agency to monitor and improve the administration of its Medicaid
system. The MEQC system is based on State reviews of Medicaid
beneficiaries identified through statistically reliable statewide
samples of cases selected from the eligibility files. These reviews are
conducted to determine whether or not the sampled cases meet applicable
State Title XIX eligibility requirements by States performing the
traditional sample process. The reviews are also used to assess
beneficiary liability, if any, and to determine the amounts paid to
provide Medicaid services for these cases. At the beginning of each
month, State agencies still performing the traditional sample are
required to submit sample selection lists which identify all of the
cases selected for review in the States' samples. The sample selection
lists contain identifying information on Medicaid beneficiaries such
as: State agency review number; beneficiary's name and address; the
name of the county where beneficiary resides; Medicaid case number,
etc. The submittal of the sample selection lists is necessary for
regional office (RO) validation of State reviews. Without these lists,
the integrity of the sampling results would be suspect and the ROs
would have no data on the adequacy of the States' monthly sample draw
or review completion status.; Form Number: CMS-319 (OMB: 0938-
0147); Frequency: Reporting--Monthly; Affected Public: State, Local or
Tribal governments; Number of Respondents: 10; Total Annual Responses:
120; Total Annual Hours: 960. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Jessica Woodard 410-786-9249. For all other issues
call 410-786-1326.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Certification of
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control Payment Error Rates and Supporting
Regulations Contained in 42 CFR 431.816; Use: Under the MEQC program,
States can operate the traditional MEQC sample-and-review program or
States can elect to study targeted areas of eligibility or program
administration that are error-prone or that will help to prevent or
reduce erroneous or misspent funds. These alternative MEQC programs are
called MEQC pilots. Some States operate alternative MEQC programs as
part of their research and demonstration waivers under Section 1115 of
the Social Security Act. The majority of States operate some form of
alternative MEQC program. However, since the number of States that
conduct traditional MEQC programs and alternative MEQC programs can
fluctuate at any time, we have assessed the burden and costs associated
with submitting the Payment Error Rate form as if all States were
reporting this information.
State agencies are required to submit the Payment Error Rate form
to their respective CMS Regional Offices. Regional Office staff will
review these forms for completeness and will forward
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these forms to the Central Office for compilation of error rate charts
for projected quarterly withholdings and/or fiscal disallowances. The
collection of information is also necessary to implement provisions
from the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of
2009 (CHIPRA) (Pub. L. 111-3) with regard to the Medicaid Eligibility
Quality Control (MEQC) and Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM)
programs. Form Number: CMS-301 (OMB: 0938-0246); Frequency:
Reporting and Recordkeeping--Yearly; Affected Public: State, Local, or
Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses:
102; Total Annual Hours: 16,446. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Jessica Woodard 410-786-9249. For all other issues
call 410-786-1326.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: SSO Report of State Buy-in Problem and Supporting
Regulations in 42 CFR 407.40; Use: Under the State Buy-In program,
States enroll certain groups of needy people under the Part B
Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) Program and pay their premiums.
The purpose of the ``buy-in'' is to allow the States to provide SMI
protection to certain groups of needy individuals as part of its total
assistance plan. Generally, States ``buy-in'' for individuals who are
categorically needy under Medicaid and meet the eligibility
requirements for Medicare Part B. States can also include in their buy-
in agreement those eligible for medical assistance only. The CMS-1957
is used in the resolution of beneficiary complaints regarding State
buy-in. This form facilitates the coordination of efforts between the
SSO, State Medicaid Agencies, and CMS in the resolution of a
beneficiary's State buy-in problem.; Form Number: CMS-1957
(OMB: 0938-0035); Frequency: Reporting--On occasion; Affected
Public: Federal government, Individuals or Households, and State,
Local, and Tribal governments; Number of Respondents: 5,600; Total
Annual Responses: 5,600; Total Annual Hours: 1,816. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Lucia Diaz-Robinson 410-
786-0598. For all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
4. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: State Medicaid
Eligibility Quality Control Sampling Plan and Supporting Regulations in
42 CFR 431.800-431.865; Use: The Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
(MEQC) System is operated by the State Title XIX agency to monitor and
improve the administration of its Medicaid system. The MEQC system is
based on monthly State reviews of Medicaid cases by States performing
the traditional sampling process identified through statistically
reliable statewide samples of cases selected from the eligibility
files. These reviews are conducted to determine whether or not the
sampled cases meet applicable State Title XIX eligibility requirements.
The reviews are also used to assess beneficiary liability, if any, and
to determine the amounts paid to provide Medicaid services for these
cases.; Form Number: CMS-317 (OMB: 0938-0146); Frequency:
Recordkeeping and Reporting--Semi-annually; Affected Public: State,
Local or Tribal governments; Number of Respondents: 10; Total Annual
Responses: 20; Total Annual Hours: 480. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Jessica Woodard 410-786-9249. 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 30,
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 23, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations
and Regulatory Affairs.
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