Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 1167-1168 [2011-140]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 5 / Friday, January 7, 2011 / Notices Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period. (Because access to the interior of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building is not readily available to persons without Federal government identification, commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in the OCIIO drop slots located in the main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is available for persons wishing to retain a proof of filing by stamping in and retaining an extra copy of the comments being filed.) 3. By facsimile or E-mail to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number (202) 395–6974, Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: January 4, 2011. Kenneth Cohen, Director, Executive Secretariat & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight. [FR Doc. 2011–142 Filed 1–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, January 27, 2011 and Friday, January 28, 2011. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. on January 27, 2011 and 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on January 28, 2011. SUMMARY: Department of Health and Human Services, Room 800, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Melvin Joppy, Committee Manager, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/ AIDS, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, Room 443H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC 20201; (202) jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:30 Jan 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 1167 690–5560. More detailed information about PACHA can be obtained by accessing the Council’s Web site at https://www.pacha.gov. Dated: December 28, 2010. Christopher H. Bates, Executive Director, Presidential Advisory on HIV/AIDS. PACHA was established by Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995 as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996. The Council provides advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies to promote effective prevention and cure of HIV disease and AIDS. The functions of the Council are solely advisory in nature. The Council consists of not more than 25 members. Council members are selected from prominent community leaders with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV and AIDS, public health, global health, philanthropy, marketing or business, as well as other national leaders held in high esteem from other sectors of society. Council members are appointed by the Secretary or designee, in consultation with the White House Office on National AIDS Policy. The agenda and draft resolutions for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Council’s Web site https:// www.pacha.gov. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the building. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as language interpretation or reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Preregistration for public attendance is advisable and can be accomplished by contacting the PACHA Committee Manager. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments on January 28, 2011. Pre-registration is required for public comment. Any individual who wishes to participate in the public comment session must contact: Melvin Joppy, Office of HIV/ AIDS Policy, melvin.joppy@hhs.gov, by close of business Monday, January 24, 2011. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the public who wish to have printed materials distributed to PACHA members for discussion at the meeting are asked to provide, at a minimum, 30 copies of the materials to the PACHA Committee Manager no later than close of business Monday, January 24, 2011. Contact information for the PACHA Committee Manager is provided above. [FR Doc. 2011–119 Filed 1–6–11; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 4150–43–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772–76, dated October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as amended most recently at 75 FR 70276–70277, dated November 17, 2010) is amended to reflect the title change for the Office of Science Quality and Translation, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Section C–B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as follows: Delete in its entirety the title for the Office of Science Quality and Translation (CASH) and insert the Office of Science Quality (CASH). Dated: December 29, 2010. Barbara Harris, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 2011–55 Filed 1–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–18–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10339] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request 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 AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 1168 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 5 / Friday, January 7, 2011 / Notices 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: Pre-Existing Health Insurance Plan and Supporting Regulations; Use: On March 23, 2010, the President signed into law H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act), Public Law 111–148. Section 1101 of the law establishes a ‘‘temporary high risk health insurance pool program’’ (which has been named the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP) to provide health insurance coverage to currently uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions. The law authorizes HHS to carry out the program directly or through contracts with states or private, non-profit entities. We are requesting an extension of this package because this information is needed to assure that PCIP programs are established timely and effectively. This request is being made based on regulations and guidance that have been issued and contracts which have been executed by HHS with States or an entity on their behalf participating in the PCIP program. PCIP is also referred to as the temporary qualified high risk insurance pool program, as it is called in the Affordable Care Act, but we have adopted the term PCIP to better describe the program and avoid confusion with the existing state high risk pool programs. Form Number: CMS–10339 (OMB#: 0938–1100); Frequency: Reporting—On occasion; Affected Public: State governments; Number of Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 2,652; Total Annual Hours: 36,924. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Laura Dash at 410–786–8623. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:30 Jan 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 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: March 8, 2011. 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: January 4, 2011. Kenneth Cohen, Director, Executive Secretariat & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight. [FR Doc. 2011–140 Filed 1–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–U–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2011–N–0001] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Health and Diet Survey AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. 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 FDA’s Health and Diet Survey. DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on the collection of information by March 8, 2011. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submit electronic comments on the collection of 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, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., PI50– 400B, Rockville, MD 20850, 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. ADDRESSES: Health and Diet Survey (OMB Control Number 0910–0545—Extension) FDA is seeking extension of OMB approval for the Health and Diet Survey, which is a voluntary consumer survey E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 5 (Friday, January 7, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-140]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10339]


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

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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: Pre-Existing 
Health Insurance Plan and Supporting Regulations; Use: On March 23, 
2010, the President signed into law H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection 
and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act), Public Law 111-148. 
Section 1101 of the law establishes a ``temporary high risk health 
insurance pool program'' (which has been named the Pre-Existing 
Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP) to provide health insurance coverage 
to currently uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions. The 
law authorizes HHS to carry out the program directly or through 
contracts with states or private, non-profit entities.
    We are requesting an extension of this package because this 
information is needed to assure that PCIP programs are established 
timely and effectively. This request is being made based on regulations 
and guidance that have been issued and contracts which have been 
executed by HHS with States or an entity on their behalf participating 
in the PCIP program. PCIP is also referred to as the temporary 
qualified high risk insurance pool program, as it is called in the 
Affordable Care Act, but we have adopted the term PCIP to better 
describe the program and avoid confusion with the existing state high 
risk pool programs. Form Number: CMS-10339 (OMB: 0938-1100); 
Frequency: Reporting--On occasion; Affected Public: State governments; 
Number of Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 2,652; Total Annual 
Hours: 36,924. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Laura Dash at 410-786-8623. 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: March 8, 2011.
    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: January 4, 2011.
Kenneth Cohen,
Director, Executive Secretariat & Regulatory Affairs, Office of 
Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2011-140 Filed 1-6-11; 8:45 am]
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