Request for Comments on Proposed NIH, AHRQ and CDC Process Change for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications, 11889-11890 [2010-5474]

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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 9, 2010. Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2010–5387 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11889 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Request for Comments on Proposed NIH, AHRQ and CDC Process Change for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Process change. SUMMARY: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Center of Disease Control (CDC) seek comments from the public on the impact of eliminating the correction window from the electronic grant application submission process on our applicant organizations and the timing of such a change. DATES: To assure consideration, comments must be received by April 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: Individuals and organizations interested in submitting comments may submit them electronically via https://grants.nih.gov/ cfdocs/era_process_changes_rfi/ add.htm. Although submission via the web is the preferred method of submission as it expedites analysis of comments, e-mails will also be accepted at oer@od.nih.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Columbus, NIH Program Manager for Electronic Receipt of Grant Applications, 6705 Rockledge Dr, Suite 5040, Bethesda, MD 20892, e-mail columbum@od.nih.gov concerning programmatic questions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In December 2005, when NIH began its transition from paper grant application submission to electronic submission using a new application form and the Federal portal, Grants.gov, the agency built into the process a temporary error correction window to ensure a smooth and successful transition for applicants. This window provides applicants a period of time beyond the grant application due date to correct any error or warning notices of noncompliance with application instructions that are identified by NIH’s eRA systems. (The standard NIH error correction window is 2 days, but it has been temporarily extended to 5 days to facilitate the transition for applicants to newly restructured, shorter applications.) The NIH is considering the elimination of the error correction window within the year. Eliminating the error correction window will allow NIH to enforce a fair and consistent submission deadline for E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 11890 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 48 / Friday, March 12, 2010 / Notices all applicants. In addition, eliminating the error correction window will help NIH reduce the time needed to process applications and forward them through the peer review process. The error correction window was established at a time when an application could take multiple days to get processed by Grants.gov and NIH’s eRA systems. The lengthy processing time meant that applicants who applied on time might not receive feedback on the status of their submissions in time to address system identified errors/ warnings until after the due date, unless they applied well in advance. During the initial transition the error correction window also provided an opportunity for applicants to become familiar with the use of the new SF424 (R&R) applications and the new way that long standing business rules would be enforced by electronic systems upon submission. Since 2005, combined system processing times have improved dramatically, with applications now taking minutes to process through both systems on average instead of days. This improvement provides applicants timely feedback on the status of their applications and allows them to address any system identified errors and warnings immediately, as the systems can process multiple submissions within a short period of time. NIH also has policies in place that do not rely on the error correction window to ensure that applicants are protected from possible eRA Commons or Grants.gov system issues that might keep an application from being received by the submission deadline. Additionally, elimination of the error correction window will not affect an applicant’s ability to submit late applications under the existing NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications (NOT–OD–06–086 available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/ guide/notice-files/NOT–OD–06– 086.html) or for those who have provided substantial review service to NIH to take advantage of NIH’s continuous submission policy (https:// grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/ NOT–OD–08–026.html). NIH is accepting comments from individuals and organizations on the impact of this change. We are also interested in feedback on possible timing of the change. Is there support for making the change in the next 3–6 months, a year, or is more time needed to make the change should the agencies decide to move forward? VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:18 Mar 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 Date: March 9, 2010. Sally J. Rockey, Acting Deputy Director for Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. 2010–5474 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10146] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. 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 minimize the information collection burden. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Notice of Denial of Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Use: Section 1860D–4(g)(1) of the Social Security Act requires Part D plan sponsors that deny prescription drug coverage to provide a written notice of the denial to the enrollee. The purpose of this notice is to provide information to enrollees when prescription drug coverage has been denied, in whole or in part, by their Part D plans. The notice must be readable, understandable, and state the specific reasons for the denial. The notice must also remind enrollees about their rights and protections related to requests for prescription drug coverage and include an explanation of both the standard and expedited redetermination processes and the rest of the appeal process. For a list of changes, refer to the summary of changes document. Form Number: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CMS–10146 (OMB#: 0938–0976); Frequency: Daily; Affected Public: Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents: 456; Total Annual Responses: 290,344; Total Annual Hours: 145,172. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Kathryn M. Smith at 410–786–7623. 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. 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 May 11, 2010: 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: March 8, 2010. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 48 (Friday, March 12, 2010)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5474]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Request for Comments on Proposed NIH, AHRQ and CDC Process Change 
for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Process change.

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SUMMARY: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Agency for 
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Center of Disease 
Control (CDC) seek comments from the public on the impact of 
eliminating the correction window from the electronic grant application 
submission process on our applicant organizations and the timing of 
such a change.

DATES: To assure consideration, comments must be received by April 19, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Individuals and organizations interested in submitting 
comments may submit them electronically via https://grants.nih.gov/cfdocs/era_process_changes_rfi/add.htm. Although submission via the 
web is the preferred method of submission as it expedites analysis of 
comments, e-mails will also be accepted at oer@od.nih.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Columbus, NIH Program Manager 
for Electronic Receipt of Grant Applications, 6705 Rockledge Dr, Suite 
5040, Bethesda, MD 20892, e-mail columbum@od.nih.gov concerning 
programmatic questions.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In December 2005, when NIH began its 
transition from paper grant application submission to electronic 
submission using a new application form and the Federal portal, 
Grants.gov, the agency built into the process a temporary error 
correction window to ensure a smooth and successful transition for 
applicants. This window provides applicants a period of time beyond the 
grant application due date to correct any error or warning notices of 
noncompliance with application instructions that are identified by 
NIH's eRA systems. (The standard NIH error correction window is 2 days, 
but it has been temporarily extended to 5 days to facilitate the 
transition for applicants to newly restructured, shorter applications.) 
The NIH is considering the elimination of the error correction window 
within the year.
    Eliminating the error correction window will allow NIH to enforce a 
fair and consistent submission deadline for

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all applicants. In addition, eliminating the error correction window 
will help NIH reduce the time needed to process applications and 
forward them through the peer review process.
    The error correction window was established at a time when an 
application could take multiple days to get processed by Grants.gov and 
NIH's eRA systems. The lengthy processing time meant that applicants 
who applied on time might not receive feedback on the status of their 
submissions in time to address system identified errors/warnings until 
after the due date, unless they applied well in advance.
    During the initial transition the error correction window also 
provided an opportunity for applicants to become familiar with the use 
of the new SF424 (R&R) applications and the new way that long standing 
business rules would be enforced by electronic systems upon submission.
    Since 2005, combined system processing times have improved 
dramatically, with applications now taking minutes to process through 
both systems on average instead of days. This improvement provides 
applicants timely feedback on the status of their applications and 
allows them to address any system identified errors and warnings 
immediately, as the systems can process multiple submissions within a 
short period of time. NIH also has policies in place that do not rely 
on the error correction window to ensure that applicants are protected 
from possible eRA Commons or Grants.gov system issues that might keep 
an application from being received by the submission deadline.
    Additionally, elimination of the error correction window will not 
affect an applicant's ability to submit late applications under the 
existing NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications (NOT-OD-
06-086 available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-06-086.html) or for those who have provided substantial review 
service to NIH to take advantage of NIH's continuous submission policy 
(https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-026.html).
    NIH is accepting comments from individuals and organizations on the 
impact of this change. We are also interested in feedback on possible 
timing of the change. Is there support for making the change in the 
next 3-6 months, a year, or is more time needed to make the change 
should the agencies decide to move forward?

    Date: March 9, 2010.
Sally J. Rockey,
Acting Deputy Director for Extramural Research, National Institutes of 
Health.
[FR Doc. 2010-5474 Filed 3-11-10; 8:45 am]
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