Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas; Notice of Meeting, 31546-31547 [2011-13480]

Download as PDF 31546 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 105 / Wednesday, June 1, 2011 / Proposed Rules August 1, 2011 to be considered in the formulation of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by FMR Case 2011–102–2 by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ‘‘FMR Case 2011–102–2’’ under the heading ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID’’ and selecting ‘‘Search.’’ Select the link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that corresponds with ‘‘FMR Case 2011–102– 2.’’ Follow the instructions provided at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘FMR Case 2011–102–2’’ on your attached document. • Fax: 202–501–4067. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB), 1275 First Street, NE., Rm. 783E, ATTN: Hada Flowers, Washington, DC 20417. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FMR Case 2011–102–2, in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For clarification of content, contact Mr. James Vogelsinger at (202) 501–1764 or e-mail at james.vogelsinger@gsa.gov. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat at (202) 501– 4755. Please cite FMR Case 2011–102– 2. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS A. Background Currently, as provided in 41 CFR 102– 34.35, a motor vehicle rental is limited to less than 60 continuous days. If an agency obtains a motor vehicle for 60 continuous days or more, then it is a commercial lease under current regulations. Agencies, however, often have a valid temporary mission requirement for a motor vehicle of 60 continuous days or more in duration but of significantly fewer days in duration than is typically available under commercial leases, which commonly require a minimum lease period of one year. Also, some agencies have requirements from time to time for additional vehicles for relatively short periods of time. As a result, agencies are turning to short-term rentals to meet these motor vehicle needs but have encountered impediments when those needs meet or exceed 60 continuous days but are less than a year (for which commercial leases are commonly VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:26 May 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 available). In order to address these issues, GSA is proposing to amend section 102–34.35 of the FMR (41 CFR 102–34.35) to redefine the term ‘‘motor vehicle rental’’ to increase the less than 60 continuous day rental timeframe to less than 120 continuous days and adjust the definition of the term ‘‘commercial lease or lease commercially’’ accordingly. GSA is cognizant of the impact of such a proposed policy change on motor vehicle identification in that the identification requirements attach to Government motor vehicles only, a term that does not encompass motor vehicle rentals. This proposed regulatory amendment would provide greater flexibility to Federal agencies in meeting their motor vehicle needs. B. Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563 Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act This proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. This proposed rule is also exempt from the Regulatory Flexibility Act per 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because it applies to agency management. However, this proposed rule is being published to provide transparency in the promulgation of Federal policies. D. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed changes to the FMR do not impose information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This proposed rule is exempt from Congressional review under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency management and personnel. List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 102–34 Energy conservation, Government property management, Motor Vehicle Management, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: March 14, 2011. Kathleen M. Turco, Associate Administrator. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, GSA proposes to amend 41 CFR part 102–34 as set forth below: PART 102–34—MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT 1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–34 continues to read as follows: Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 40 U.S.C. 17503; 31 U.S.C. 1344; 49 U.S.C. 32917; E.O. 12375. 2. In § 102–34.35, revise the definitions of the terms ‘‘Commercial lease or lease commercially’’ and ‘‘Motor vehicle rental’’ to read as follows: § 102–34.35 part? What definitions apply to this * * * * * Commercial lease or lease commercially means obtaining a motor vehicle by contract or other arrangement from a commercial source for 120 continuous days or more. (Procedures for purchasing and leasing motor vehicles through GSA can be found in 41 CFR subpart 101–26.5). * * * * * Motor vehicle rental means obtaining a motor vehicle by contract or other arrangement from a commercial source for less than 120 continuous days. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2011–13215 Filed 5–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 42 CFR Part 5 Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas; Notice of Meeting Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. ACTION: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\01JNP1.SGM 01JNP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 105 / Wednesday, June 1, 2011 / Proposed Rules In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92–463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas. DATES: Meetings will be held on June 22, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 23, 2011, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and June 24, 2011, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Meetings will be held at the Legacy Hotel and Meeting Centre, 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301) 881–2300. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information, please contact Nicole Patterson, Office of Shortage Designation, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Room 9A–18, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone (301) 443–9027, E-mail: npatterson@hrsa.gov or visit https:// www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/ shortage/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Status: The meeting will be open to the public. Purpose: The purpose of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas is to establish a criteria and a comprehensive methodology for Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas, using a Negotiated Rulemaking (NR) process. It is hoped that use of the NR process will yield a consensus among technical experts and stakeholders on a new rule for designation of medically underserved populations and primary care health professions shortage areas, which would be published as an Interim Final Rule in accordance with Section 5602 of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111–148. Agenda: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 22; Thursday, June 23; and Friday, June 24. It will include a discussion of various components of a possible methodology for identifying areas of shortage and underservice, based on the recommendations of the Committee in the previous meeting. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments during the meeting on Friday afternoon. Requests from the public to make oral comments or to provide written comments to the Committee should be sent to Nicole Patterson at the contact address above at least 10 days prior to the first day of the meeting, Wednesday, sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:26 May 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 June 22. The meetings will be open to the public as indicated above, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the contact person listed above at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Dated: May 24, 2011. Wendy Ponton, Director, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2011–13480 Filed 5–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Part 414 [CMS–3248–P] RIN 0938–AR00 Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: This proposed rule would modify the 2011 electronic prescribing (eRx) quality measure (that is, the eRx quality measure used for certain reporting periods in calendar year (CY) 2011), provide additional significant hardship exemption categories for eligible professionals and group practices to request an exemption during 2011 for the 2012 eRx payment adjustment due to a significant hardship, and extend the deadline for submitting requests for consideration for the two significant hardship exemption categories for the 2012 eRx payment adjustment that were finalized in the CY 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule with comment period. DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on July 25, 2011. ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS–3248–P. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile (FAX) transmission. You may submit comments in one of four ways (please choose only one of the ways listed): 1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘Submit a comment’’ instructions. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 31547 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3248–P, P.O. Box 8013, Baltimore, MD 21244–8013. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period. 3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3248–P, Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850. 4. By hand or courier. Alternatively, you may deliver (by hand or courier) your written comments ONLY to the following addresses prior to the close of the comment period: a. For delivery in Washington, DC— Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 445–G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. (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 CMS 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.) b. For delivery in Baltimore, MD— Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850. If you intend to deliver your comments to the Baltimore address, call telephone number (410) 786–1066 in advance to schedule your arrival with one of our staff members. Comments erroneously mailed to the addresses indicated as appropriate for hand or courier delivery may be delayed and received after the comment period. For information on viewing public comments, see the beginning of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Estella, (410) 786–0485. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Inspection of Public Comments: All comments received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that is included in a comment. We post all comments E:\FR\FM\01JNP1.SGM 01JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 31546-31547]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13480]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

42 CFR Part 5


Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Designation of Medically 
Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas; Notice 
of Meeting

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Public Law 92-463), notice is hereby given of the 
following meeting of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Designation 
of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage 
Areas.

DATES: Meetings will be held on June 22, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 
June 23, 2011, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and June 24, 2011, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Meetings will be held at the Legacy Hotel and Meeting 
Centre, 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301) 881-2300.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information, please contact 
Nicole Patterson, Office of Shortage Designation, Bureau of Health 
Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Room 9A-18, 
Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, 
Telephone (301) 443-9027, E-mail: npatterson@hrsa.gov or visit https://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/shortage/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Status: The meeting will be open to the public.
    Purpose: The purpose of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on 
Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health 
Professional Shortage Areas is to establish a criteria and a 
comprehensive methodology for Designation of Medically Underserved 
Populations and Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas, using 
a Negotiated Rulemaking (NR) process. It is hoped that use of the NR 
process will yield a consensus among technical experts and stakeholders 
on a new rule for designation of medically underserved populations and 
primary care health professions shortage areas, which would be 
published as an Interim Final Rule in accordance with Section 5602 of 
the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148.
    Agenda: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 22; Thursday, 
June 23; and Friday, June 24. It will include a discussion of various 
components of a possible methodology for identifying areas of shortage 
and underservice, based on the recommendations of the Committee in the 
previous meeting. Members of the public will have the opportunity to 
provide comments during the meeting on Friday afternoon.
    Requests from the public to make oral comments or to provide 
written comments to the Committee should be sent to Nicole Patterson at 
the contact address above at least 10 days prior to the first day of 
the meeting, Wednesday, June 22. The meetings will be open to the 
public as indicated above, with attendance limited to space available. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify the contact person listed above at least 10 days prior to the 
meeting.

    Dated: May 24, 2011.
Wendy Ponton,
Director, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2011-13480 Filed 5-31-11; 8:45 am]
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