Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 38530-38531 [2010-16008]

Download as PDF 38530 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 127 / Friday, July 2, 2010 / Notices 5. To assist another Federal agency or to an instrumentality of any governmental jurisdiction within or under the control of the United States (including any state or local governmental agency), that administers, or that has the authority to investigate potential fraud, waste or abuse in a health benefits program funded in whole or in part by Federal funds, when disclosure is deemed reasonably necessary by HHS to prevent, deter, discover, detect, investigate, examine, prosecute, sue with respect to, defend against, correct, remedy, or otherwise combat fraud, waste or abuse in such programs. 6. To assist appropriate Federal agencies and Department contractors that have a need to know the information for the purpose of assisting the Department’s efforts to respond to a suspected or confirmed breach of the security or confidentiality of information maintained in this system of records, and the information disclosed is relevant and unnecessary for the assistance. C. Additional Circumstances Affecting Routine Use Disclosures Our policy will be to prohibit release even of data not directly identifiable, except pursuant to one of the routine uses or if required by law, if we determine there is a possibility that an individual can be identified through implicit deduction based on small cell sizes (instances where the patient population is so small that individuals could, because of the small size, use this information to deduce the identity of the beneficiary). appropriate management, operational and technical safeguards sufficient to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information and information systems and to prevent unauthorized access. This system will conform to all applicable Federal laws and regulations and Federal and HHS policies and standards as they relate to information security and data privacy. These laws and regulations include but are not limited to: the Privacy Act of 1974; the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002; the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986; the E– Government Act of 2002, and the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996; OMB Circular A–130, Management of Federal Resources, Appendix III, Security of Federal Automated Information Resources also applies. Federal and HHS policies and standards include but are not limited to: all pertinent National Institute of Standards and Technology publications; and the HHS Information Systems Program Handbook. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Records are maintained with identifiers for all transactions after they are entered into the system for a period of 10 years. Records are housed in both active and archival files in accordance with HHS data and document management policies and standards. SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS: POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Anthony Culotta, High Risk Pool Program Division, Office of Insurance Programs, Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Suite 738F, Washington, DC 20201. STORAGE: NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: We will be storing records in hardcopy files and various electronic storage media (including DB2, Oracle, and other relational data structures). For purpose of notification, the subject individual should write to the system manager who will require the system name, and the retrieval selection criteria (e.g., name, SSN, etc.). RETRIEVABILITY: Information is most frequently retrieved by first name, last name, middle initial, date of birth, or Social Security Number (SSN). RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE: emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SAFEGUARDS: HHS has safeguards in place for authorized users and monitors such users to ensure against unauthorized use. Personnel having access to the system have been trained in the Privacy Act and information security requirements. Employees who maintain records in this system are instructed not to release data until the intended recipient agrees to implement VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:27 Jul 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 For purpose of access, use the same procedures outlined in Notification Procedures above. Requestors should also reasonably specify the record contents being sought. (These procedures are in accordance with Department regulation 45 CFR 5b.5(a)(2)). CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The subject individual should contact the system manager named above, and reasonably identify the record and specify the information to be contested. State the corrective action sought and PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the reasons for the correction with supporting justification. (These procedures are in accordance with Department regulation 45 CFR 5b.7). RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Record source categories include applicants who voluntarily submit data and personal information for the PCIP program. SYSTEMS EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT: None. [FR Doc. 2010–16167 Filed 7–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–65–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–R–297 and CMS–10209] 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 of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Request for Employment Information; Use: Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act provides for a special enrollment period for individuals who delay enrolling in Medicare Part B because they are covered by a group health plan based on their own or a spouse’s current employment status. When these individuals apply for Medicare Part B, E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 127 / Friday, July 2, 2010 / Notices they must provide proof that the group health plan coverage is (or was) based on current employment status. This form is used by the Social Security Administration to obtain information from employers regarding whether a Medicare beneficiary’s coverage under a group health plan is based on current employment status. Form Number: CMS–R–297 (OMB#: 0938–0787); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other forprofits and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 5,000; Total Annual Responses: 5,000; Total Annual Hours: 1250. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Kevin Simpson at 410–786–0017. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Chronic Care Improvement Program and Medicare Advantage Quality Improvement Project; Use: The Social Security Act, section 1852 e(1), (2) and (3)(a)(i), and CFR 42, 422.152 describe CMS’ regulatory authority to require each Medicare Advantage Organization (other than Medicare Advantage (MA) private fee for service and MSA plans) that offers one or more MA plans to have an ongoing quality assessment and performance improvement program. This program must include measuring performance using standard measures required by CMS and report its performance to CMS. Form Number: CMS–10209 (OMB#: 0938–1023); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 394; Total Annual Responses: 788; Total Annual Hours: 18,912. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Darlene Anderson at 410–786–9824. 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 August 16, 2010. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:27 Jul 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974, e-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: June 28, 2010. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2010–16008 Filed 7–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60-Day–10–0753] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404–639–5960 and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is 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. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Evaluation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Consumer Response Service Center, CDC INFO. (OMB No. 0920–0753—Revision—Office of the Associate Director of Communication, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).) PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38531 Background and Brief Description In September 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched CDC–INFO, a consolidated, comprehensive effort to respond to consumer, provider and partner inquiries on a broad spectrum of public health topics by telephone, e-mail, fax, or postal mail. More than 40 nationwide public health hotlines and warm lines were consolidated into one central phone number using a phased approach from 2005 to 2008. Management of CDC–INFO services is increasingly guided by a comprehensive evaluation that includes point-of-service and follow-up customer satisfaction surveys. These surveys provide the public with ongoing opportunity to express their level of satisfaction and report how they have used this information. All members of the public, health care providers and businesses can contact CDC–INFO by phone, e-mail, or postal mail to request health information or order CDC publications. CDC–INFO is a proactive, unified, and integrated approach to the delivery of public health information and is designed to contribute to improving the health and safety of the public. Customers are defined as any individual or group seeking health or public health information from CDC. This includes the public, media, medical and healthcare professionals, public health professionals, partner groups, businesses, researchers, and others. Customer interactions occur through multiple channels, e.g., telephone calls, e-mails, and postal mail. There are seven (7) potential evaluation points across three (3) major categories: consumer satisfaction, special event/ outreach, and emergency response. All survey tools provide the participant an opportunity to decline and are available in English and Spanish. These satisfaction surveys track the utility of CDC–INFO to the public at point of service and are integral for directing attention towards programs that are underperforming or receiving high endorsement, to understand the basis for disparity. Industry benchmarks for performance, including consumer satisfaction, were helpful for creating measures, and setting realistic expectations for performance. With the passage of time, the private sector has integrated new performance indicators for contact centers, and the suggested revisions reflect these innovations. These innovations and survey findings form the rationale for new question items and revised burden estimates. Minor changes were made to the research protocol to improve E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-R-297 and CMS-10209]


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 of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Request for 
Employment Information; Use: Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act 
provides for a special enrollment period for individuals who delay 
enrolling in Medicare Part B because they are covered by a group health 
plan based on their own or a spouse's current employment status. When 
these individuals apply for Medicare Part B,

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they must provide proof that the group health plan coverage is (or was) 
based on current employment status. This form is used by the Social 
Security Administration to obtain information from employers regarding 
whether a Medicare beneficiary's coverage under a group health plan is 
based on current employment status. Form Number: CMS-R-297 
(OMB: 0938-0787); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Private 
Sector: Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions; 
Number of Respondents: 5,000; Total Annual Responses: 5,000; Total 
Annual Hours: 1250. (For policy questions regarding this collection 
contact Kevin Simpson at 410-786-0017. For all other issues call 410-
786-1326.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Chronic Care 
Improvement Program and Medicare Advantage Quality Improvement Project; 
Use: The Social Security Act, section 1852 e(1), (2) and (3)(a)(i), and 
CFR 42, 422.152 describe CMS' regulatory authority to require each 
Medicare Advantage Organization (other than Medicare Advantage (MA) 
private fee for service and MSA plans) that offers one or more MA plans 
to have an ongoing quality assessment and performance improvement 
program. This program must include measuring performance using standard 
measures required by CMS and report its performance to CMS. Form 
Number: CMS-10209 (OMB: 0938-1023); Frequency: Yearly; 
Affected Public: Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit 
institutions; Number of Respondents: 394; Total Annual Responses: 788; 
Total Annual Hours: 18,912. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Darlene Anderson at 410-786-9824. 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 August 16, 2010.

OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974, e-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: June 28, 2010.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations 
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2010-16008 Filed 7-1-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4120-01-P

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